101 Yujinia Lee

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you do whatever you feel like

lowest of all errors


cred = to believe

to make a person not believable


Jesus said "why have you forsaken me"

to ditch or abandon

it was an accident

it was inadvertent

medium quality

somewhere in the middle

not good

princeton or harvard are well known prestige

especially it becomes your identity

means a snake

looks like a snake


you see them dressed like indians

unknown concealed


tells you what the cartoon is trying to tell

con= good/with/together

a secret plan made by

s

some strong area

you cant make it alienable

cant be taken from me

to calm down

winning



terminated it before it is completed


ancient

glass

voted on something

clearly different issues

honest
in-not
animate-movement





















means very sad, gloomy, or not very happy

poblematic is very complex perplexing or doubtful

severity is the harshness austerity or sterness

is a group of islands that are locazted very close to each other

cardinal is the chief or the top of ther triangle or the most important position


consumate liar is a complete liar
consummate the deal is the best deal





disembark from the ship is to get off
an adopting home
to foster an idea is to encourage and take care of an idea
inaugurate the president is to install in office and initiate their position as the president


memento of the visit is the reminder of the visit

to become lazy and not do what they want to tdo

to bind together in chains



records in the archives (library)



contaminated water is polluted and unclean

deformed face
very weak and fragile creatures
little birds




to support and flourish
let people know it



























detergent

real hatred

courage in your heart

heartened = encouraged

disheartened = not encouraged

people who are running around in the streets disorder

chaos

wild

to start a fire


incendiary speech that make people angry

when two companies join together

used in business

when two companies come as one

opponent is the opposite

proponent is for the law

if you have a knife, the sheathe is the case




stopping from doing something

rule or government

ruled by the aristocracy

pyramid

high people

the untouchables people who you dont want to talk to

this is the caste system

insociated with india

fight against someone

arguing against someone

not neat

unkempt

big mess


fraud

sham offer

cheat another person

dishonest advertising

noun form of incendiary

arsonist is a person who starts fires

magic!

cant take your eyes off

economic prosperity is when everything is good and well

everyone is making money

riches and success

very smart

sharp minded

shrewd investor knows how to make money and are prosperous

ab= misuse

misusing your children

big fleet of ships

spain had a very big armada and tried to attack england but were defeated

punished and put into prison

OJ simpson murdered his ex girlfriend and her boyfriend

to challenge something

to dispute

to argue against

not genuine


big fight

at a bar

affray

brawl is a lot of people fighting together

something that makes you want to do something

motivation

car dealers offer incentive

meta=beyond

morph = shape

the changing of any living thing

the shape going beyond

the first one

the futuristic products

one sample in real size is a prototype

if you destroy it then you dont know what to

ignore

avoid

next to each other

aroma is good smell


the people who are hurt or injured or dead


how this word fits into a sentence

in different situations

being fair

frightened

talking nonstop

chatter that goes on and on

comparison to an object

pen name that an author

pseu= false

nym=name

brother or sister

competing with each other

to go

acc= add

toward the demand

agree

debt you cannot pay

credit cards

dredit rating goes bad

enzyme

chemical reaction

not connected

out of place

random

dont worry so much

dont get annoyed or irritated

how much or often it happens


meta = beyond

beyond the physical world


soul inner mind


as like if it is used then it is a simile as it is compared



Lesson 65 sentences

1. The teacher's power over the students was absolute.
2. The two lovers sent ardent love letters to each other.
3. My pet fish, Aqua Sebatian, is a carnivorous tropical fish.
4. Bill gates wouldn't be contemporary during the 1700s.
5. The employees were disgruntled at the fact that there was low payment and harsh conditions at the factory.
6. The franchise of Pinkberry has spread all around California and New York.
7. Many people wanted OJ Simpson to be incarcinated.
8. Mentors at school help the students work on certain subjects.
9. There was a prophetic vision of Yujinia Lee saving the day from the monstrous Dark Lord!!! Deth vator!!! muahaha
10. The poor man was left in shambles after the gangsters left his house.
Lesson 66
1. The man tried to abstain himself from blowing bubbles while running through the field of daisies.
2. The woman's arduous efforts to make enough money for her family to live on was hopeless.
3. The cascade of fresh December snow was so fresh and seemed almost like a blanket spread out on the grass
4. Matilda had a contempt hatred towards her headmistress.
5.The Anna got on her tests and the argument with her friend disheartened her motivation to try out for the cheerleading team.

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71
accelerate
v
car accelerated
to cause to move faster

Notes:you step on the accelerater

the pedal

for the car to accelerate is to go faster

deccelerate is to slow down


71
artless
a
artless child
without guile; open and honest

Notes:artifist

no deception


open very


71
catapult
n
attack with catapults
slingshot; a hurling machine

Notes:to throw


71
contingent
a
the deal is contingent on a condition
dependent on; conditional

Notes:to depend on


to rely


71
dislodge
v
dislodge the food caught in his throat
Notes:remove

to get it out of your throat


71
friction
n
friction in the group; friction of rubbing
clash in opinion; rubbing against

Notes:when you rub your hand against your other hand

is called physical friction

things that bother each other




71
inclement
a
inclement weather
stormy; unkind

Notes: clement means it is calm

inclement is stormy weather not calm

71
metropolis
n
move to the metropolis
large city

notes:polis = city

metropolis means large city


71
pungent
a
pungent odor
stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
notes:very sharp

chinese restaurant you get pungent shrimp


71
simplistic
a
simplistic answer
oversimplified
notes:too simple


if you give an answer that is too simple then it is a simplistic answer


72
accessory
a
auto accessories
supplementary part or object; decoration

notes:any extra thing you put on

you wear accessories on


72
ascend
v
ascend the mountain
go up; climb

notes:to go up

the opposite is descend

you have to ascend the mountain

72
catastrophe
n
the flood was a catastrophe
calamity

notes:earthquakes

the person disappearing


72
contortions
n
contortions of the patient
twisting; distortions

notes: tort=twist

contortionist is a guy who can twist his body any shape and can fit into any little box

but right now it means twisting movements


72
dismal
a
dismal mood
gloomy; cheerless; dreary

notes:sad gloomy depressing




72
frigid
a
Frigidaire refrigerators
intensely cold

notes:frigid cold air

made up name


very cold


72
incline
n
steep incline
slope; slant

notes:an upward slope

downward would be decline

de =down


72
microcosm
n
the microcosm within Korea town
small world; the world in miniature

notes:micro=small

cosm=universe

small world


korea town has every thing you need

so you dont have to go out of korea town to get anything

in you student body you have a microcosm there


72
punitive
a
punitive laws
punishing

notes:to punish you for doing something wrong

laws that are intended to punish

you cant undo the harm


72
simulate
v
flight simulator
feign; pretend

notes:you make something close to it reoccur


simulator is plane thingymabob


73
acclimate
v
acclimate to the climate
to become accustomed to new environment

notes:used to a new climate

the setting

if you first come from somewhere you have to acclimate to the surroundings




73
ascertain
v
ascertain the truth
find out for certain

notes: to find out

to ascertain the truth about what happened


73
causal
a
causal connection
implying a cause and effect relationship

notes: whether there was an effect after wards


73
contraband
n
officers seized the contraband
illegal trade; illegal good

notes: conta= against the law or rules

carrying a knife


73
dismantle
v
dismantle the engine
take apart

notes:to take something apart


a chop shop

dismantle the car and sell the parts


73
frolic
v
children frolicked about
play in a frisky, lighthearted manner
notes: running around out in the park

goofing off

frolic

you end with about


73
inclined
a
inclined to procrastinate
tending or leaning toward; bent

notes: you are slanting towars the action

leaning towards because you like it




73
migrant
a
migrant workers
changing its habitat; wandering

notes:immigrant


people who move from one place to another to find work

emigration


im = you came in

em= ex = out moving out of a place

emigrated from korea and immigrated into the U.S


73
puny
a
puny kid
insignificant; tiny; weak

notes:very small


very weak looking

wimp


73
sinister
a
sinister ghosts
evil
notes: EVIL!

sinister = left hand




74
acclivity
n
go up the acclivity
an upward slope

notes: you accend it

declivity


74
aseptic
a
aseptic hospital rooms
preventing infection

notes:a=not

septic=to do with bacteria

hospitals are aseptic

antiseptic is no germs


74
caustic
a
caustic remark
burning; sarcastically biting

notes: burning

can be physical

anything that is irritating to the listener

makes person angry


74
convene
v
Congress convened
assemble

notes: with or together

to come


74
dismay
v
dismayed by the low score
discourage; frighten

notes: you feel sad or depressed


74
frustrate
v
frustrate the enemy's plan
thwart; defeat

notes:something that stops you from doing something makes you frustrated

getting in the way


74
incoherent
a
incoherent murmur
unintelligible; muddled; illogical

notes:speaking in a way that is not understandable

because the sound is not clear =examp.


74
migratory
a
migratory birds
wandering

notes:moving from one place to another




74
pyromaniac
n
fire set by a pyromaniac
a person crazy about fire

notes:pyro=fire




a person who is crazy about fires

74
skimp
v
skimp and save
provide scantily; live very economically

notes:save money

to do with saving money


75
accolade
n
Oscar award is the highest accolade
award or honor

notes:highest praise


75
aspirant
n
aspirant for public office
seeker after position or status

notes: to want to become something

public official


75
cede
v
cede territory
yield (title, territory) to; surrender

notes: to go

to give up a territory


recede

concede

acede


75
convention
n
the common convention; computer
convention
social or moral custom; large meeting

notes:a meeting where a lot of people convene


come together for a meeting of a sort

the traditional way of doing something




75
dismember
v
dismember the body parts
cut into small parts

notes:to dismantle

taking apart

has to do with the arms and legs being torn off

some serial killer who dismembers the person

not for cars

usually for humane stuff

the appendages that comes out of the body


75
fugitive(a)
a
fugitive thoughts
fleeting or transitory; roving

notes: some one who is running away from the law

fug=to run

tempus fugit

time flys

running away


ideas that come and go very quickly


75
incompatible
a
incompatible personalities
inharmonious

notes: dont work together

compatible is working together well


75
militant
a
militant organization
combative; bellicose

notes: like the military

aggresive




75
quack
n
that doctor's a quack
charlatan; imposter

notes:a person who is a doctor and is terrible

or a fake doctor


75
slander
n
sued for slander
defamation; utterance of false and malicious statements

notes: saying something bad about someone and its a lie to ruin someones reputation


76
accommodate
v
accommodate the guest
to provide for; for act kindly to

notes:provided by blah blah

giving a guest what they need




76
assail
v
assail the victim
assault; attack

notes:to attack the victim


76
celerity
n
work with celerity
speed; rapidity

notes: very quickness

because you want to get it done quickly


76
conventional
a
conventional oven
ordinary; typical

notes: common way of doing something


76
disparate
a
two disparate beliefs
basically different; unrelated

notes:dis=not

away

or apart

par=equal




not equal




76
fundamental
v
fundamental rules
basic; primary; essential

notes: basic

very basic


76
inconsistency
n
inconsistency in the testimonies
state of being self-contradictory

notes:any difference in a story


76
mimicry
n
mimicry of parrots
imitation

notes: to copy


76
quadruped
n
four-footed quadruped
four-footed animal

notes: quadra = 4

ped = feet

a four legged animal

we are biped

76
slither
v
snake slithers
slip or slide

notes:slither

a sliding movement


77
accomplice
n
accomplice to the murder
person who helps in a crime

Notes:a person who helps or aides in the crime


77
assent
v
assent to the idea
agree; accept

notes:to agree




77
celestial
a
celestial planets
heavenly

notes: to do with the heavenly bodies or beings


77
converse(n)
n
converse of a theorem
opposite

notes:the opposite statement


77
dispatch
n
police dispatcher / finish with all dispatch
speediness; message sent with all due speed

notes: when you call 911 youre talking to a police dispatcher

with quickness


77
furor
n
a furor on the Stock Exchange
frenzy; great excitement

notes:stock exchange

there is a lot of chaos


77
incredulous
a
incredulous look
withholding belief; skeptical

notes: not believing


77
minuscule
a
minuscule size
extremely small

notes:


77
queasy
a
I feel queasy
easily nauseated; squeamish

notes: to feel sick


77
smelt
v
smelt metal
melt or blend ores, changing their chemical composition

notes: to melt metal


78
accord
a
she was in accord with the verdict
to be in agreement

notes:to agree


78
assessment
n
What is your assessment of the situation?
evaluation; judgment

notes: evaluation

opinion


78
celibate
a
priests must stay celibate
unmarried; abstaining from sex

notes: never can be married


78
converse(v)
v
converse with friends
to talk with others

notes: to have a conversation


78
dispel
v
dispel the mystery
scatter; drive away; cause to vanish

notes: unspell the history

to scatter or drive away the mystery


78
fusion
n
fusion of many groups
union; coalition

notes:mixture

they make a bigger group

fusion cuisine


78
increment
n
10 dollar increments
increase

notes:in ten dollar steps

in small steps


78
minute
a
minute size
extremely small

notes:very small


78
quell
v
quell the riot
extinguish; put down; quiet

notes:RIOTT!!!

public demonstrations

to extinguish it


78
smirk
n
wipe that smirk off your face
conceited smile

notes:a self satisfaction smile that says i told you so

79
accost
v
the principal accosted the student
to confront boldly; to approach

notes:you confront a person about a problem


79
assiduous
a
assiduous worker
diligent; hard working

notes:hard working


sid=sit

to sitting at his job

79
censor
n
uncensored movie
overseer of morals

notes: to take out all the bad parts out


79
convert(n)
n
a religious convert
one who changes religion

notes: to change


79
dispirited
a
dispirited team
lacking in spirit

notes: lacking in spirit after losing a game


79
futile
a
futile attempt
useless; hopeless; ineffectual

notes: useless efforts


79
incriminate
v
incriminating evidence
accuse

notes:make somebody seem guilty


79
mirage
n
mirage in the desert
unreal reflection; optical illusion

notes:something is a hallucination


79
quench
v
quench your thirst
douse or extinguish; assuage or satisfy

notes:satisfy your thirst


79
sobriety
n
sobriety check point
moderation (esp. with alcohol); seriousness

notes: a road block to check for their conciousness


80
accrued
a
accrued interest
added repeatedly over some period

notes:add on over time


80
assimilate
v
assimilate to the culture
absorb; become accustomed to

notes:to similar to other people





80
cerebral
a
cerebral discussion
pertaining to the brain or intellect

notes:


80
convert(v)
v
convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
to change

notes: to change


80
dissect
v
dissect frogs
analyze; cut apart in order to examine

notes:cut apart

angle bisector


80
gainsay
v
gainsay the truth
deny

notes: to say the opposite of the other person


80
incur
v
incurred a large debt
bring upon oneself

notes:to bring a debt to yourself


80
mirth
n
mirth of the holidays
merriment; laughter

notes:happiness merry


80
quiver(n)
n
arrows in a quiver
case for arrows

notes: like the sheathe

or holster

a case for arrows is a quiver


80
solicit
v
no soliciting allowed
request earnestly; seek

notes: no hanging around

[vocabulitis5]

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





Vocabulitis Lesson Notes

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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
v
rain corroded the metal
destroy by chemical action

87
distraught
a
distraught parents
upset; distracted by anxiety

87
gape
v
he gaped at the monster
open widely; stare open-mouthed

opening the mouth wide open in surprise
87
indulgent
a
indulgent parents
humoring; yielding; lenient

doing something to please their demands
to do extra things that you want

87
mobile
a
mobile home
moving


like automobile
RV
87
reactionary
a
reactionary attitudes
recoiling from progress; politically ultraconservative
87
sophomoric
a
sophomoric humor
immature; half-baked


foolish
2nd year in your highschool year
doing something very childish and immature
its the middle so its foolish
88
acuity
n
acuity of mind
sharpness, acuteness, keenness

very sharp
the sharpness of the mind

88
atheistic
a
agnostic or atheist
denying the existence of God

atheist is a person who thinks there is no god
they dont know if theres a god

88
chaotic
a
chaotic mess
in utter disorder

88
corrosive
a
corrosive chemicals
eating away by chemical or disease


chemicals that are very corrosive
and it will eat away the metal
88
diverge
v
the road diverged into two
vary; go in different directions

a road that splits up
it verges

88
garbled
a
garbled message
mixed up; jumbled; distortion


a verbal message or written message
all the wording got mixed up
you see the words but you dont know what that is

88
industrious
a
industrious workers
diligent; hard-working


88
mode
n
new mode of dress
prevailing style; manner; way of doing something
88
realm
n
the king's realm
the area of control; kingdom

88
sordid
a
sordid housing
filthy; base; vile


grimy
poor conditions
lot of poor people
89
acumen
n
business acumen
keen insight; shrewdness

a sharp mind
for business

89
atone
v
atone for his sins
make amends for; pay for

to make amends for
in religious terms
89
charisma
n
charismatic leader
divine gift; charm or appeal

strong minded
some quality about them that makes you listen to them
89
cosmic
a
cosmic rays
pertaining to the universe; vast

anything to do with the stars

89
diverse
a
diverse population
differing in some characteristics; various

racial
and ethnic diversity
89
gargantuan
a
gargantuan wrestler
huge; enormous

very big size
physically very big
horizontally challenged
89
inebriated
a
inebriated driver
habitually intoxicated; drunk

drunk on alchol
89
molecule
n
water molecule
the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a
substance

H2O when things are put together
89
reaper
n
the Grim Reaper
one who harvests grain

death a figure of death
and has a cloke on and you cant see his face and
has this ax thingymabob
89
spangle
n
star spangled banner
small metallic piece sewn to clothing for
ornamentation


lots of stars on the flags
they are metal that are sewn on to clothing
90
acute
a
acute young doctor
severe; sharp in intellect or insight

sharp minded young doctor
talking about his mind
90
atrocity
n
Nazi atrocities
brutal deed

killing millions of people
any brutal deed is an atrocity
90
charlatan
n
fooled by the charlatan
quack; pretender to knowledge

someone who pretends to be someone else
a charlatan can be a quack

90
countermand
v
the general countermanded his orders
cancel; revoke


to counter a command
he gave a command and then canceled it
90
diversion
n
diversion from work
act of turning aside; pastime

turn away from work
something that rests your mind for entertainment other than work
then that is a diversion
or prison break

90
garner
v
garner knowledge
gather; store up


to store up or gather knowledge
90
ineffectual
a
ineffectual method
not effective; weak

ineffective
not effective
90
molten
a
molten lava
melted

it is melted
lava is melted in the volcano
90
rebuff
v
rebuffed the offer
snub; beat back

someone gave you an offer and you rejected them in a very badd way

90
Spartan
a
Spartan training
avoiding luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined


known for their warriors
and diciplined work
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adage
n
an old adage
traditional saying; proverb

old saying
that teaches something
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attentive
a
attentive nanny
alert and watchful

paying attention
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chary
a
chary of free gifts
cautious

wary
91
counterpart
n
night and day are counterparts
a thing that completes; things much alike


two halfs one thing that make a whole
91
diversity
n
racial diversity
variety; dissimilitude

the differences
91
garnish
v
garnished with parsley
decorate

to decorate like food
or things
91
inept
a
inept repairman
lacking skill; unsuited; incompetent

no skill
beginner
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momentous
a
momentous event
very important


an event that is very memorable
a memory with an event
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rebuke
v
rebuked the child
scold harshly; criticize severely

the child did something wrong and youre punishing him/her
91
spatial
a
spatial exploration; spatial perception
relating to space

relating to space
to explore or something to do with spac
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adamant
a
adamant in his opinion
unyielding in attitude or opinion



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attribute
n
physical attribute
essential quality

some quality that you need like the charisma
aspect
92
chasm
n
separated by a chasm
abyss

big divide

92
coup
n
a successful coup
highly successful action or sudden attack

an attack that was succeeding its mission
92
divine (a)
a
divine powers
godly

godly powers which can do anything
92
gaudy
a
gaudy decorations
flashy; showy

very big profiled flashy thing
92
inequity
n
social inequities
unfairness

not really fair for everyone
not equal
92
momentum
n
keep moving by momentum
quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus

a moment where the thing is still happening
92
recession
n
recession of the flood waters;
economic recession
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity

a going back
92
spatula
n
flip eggs with a spatula
broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing

a kitchen tool
93
adapt
v
adapt to the environment
to adjust or modify to fit

to do something to be able to fit into the enviroment
93
atypical
a
atypical response
not normal

out of ordinary
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chaste
a
chaste young woman
pure

very unpolluted
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couple
v
high GPA coupled with high SAT score
join; unite

two people
93
divine (v)
v
ability to divine the future
perceive intuitively; foresee the future

prophecy
93
gaunt
a
gaunt face
lean and angular; barren

very skinny in a bad way
93
inevitable
a
inevitable result
unavoidable; it must happen


93
monarchy
n
British monarchy
government under a single ruler (king or queen)

the government which has a king or queen or both
93
recipient
n
recipient of the benefits
receiver

the person who recieves the goodness from beneficial people

93
spectrum
n
color spectrum
colored band produced when beam of light passes
through a prism

light goes in and comes out as a spectrum


94
addiction
n
drug addiction
being enslaved to a habit or substance

an addiction
to something
94
audit
v
IRS audit
examination of accounts

examination
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chasten
v
God chastens his children
discipline; punish in order to correct

he punishes his children to make them better
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courier
n
delivered by a courier
messenger

a courier is a delivery person
94
docile
a
docile puppy
obedient; easily managed

a puppy that is easily able to control
94
gavel
n
judge slammed the gavel
hammer-like tool; mallet

the little hammer thing that judges always slam on the desk thingymabob
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infantile
a
infantile behavior
childish

immature and childish behavior
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monetary
a
monetary value
pertaining to money

something do with money
94
reciprocal
a
reciprocal trade agreement
mutual; exchangeable; interacting


ok
94

spendthrift
n
wasteful spendthrift
someone who wastes money


someone who likes to spend monehy

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95
address
v
address the assembly
to direct a speech or statement to

to speak to
95
augment
v
augment the forces
increase; add to


soldiers
add on to
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chastise
v
chastise the troublemakers
punish

to punish
any kind of punishment
95
covenant
n
God's covenant with man
agreement

a promise
95
dogged
a
dogged pursuit
determined; stubborn

very not giving up
chasing
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genealogy
n
traced his genealogy to a king
record of descent; lineage


family tree
the family line
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inflated
a
inflated prices; inflate the tires
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)

add air
prices blown up
panic in the market

95
monotony
n
monotonous lecture
sameness leading to boredom

mono= one
ton = musical
one tone

95
reciprocate
v
reciprocate the favor
repay in kind

related to reciprocal
giving back the same in kind

95
spontaneous
a
spontaneous combustion
happening suddenly without preparation


something happends suddenly without knowing
out of the blue
an urban legend
96
adept
a
adept at fixing cars
very skilled; proficient; expert

good at
inept is opposite
96
auspicious
a
auspicious moment for attack
opportune; favorable

good timing moment
opportunity
96
chattel
n
Negroes were considered chattel
personal property

property
like animals
96
covert
a
covert military operation
secret; hidden; implied

to change into something else
96
doleful
a
the puppy's doleful expression
sorrowful

sad, morose, melancholy
96
generality
n
report was full of generalities
vague statement

a very not complete phrase
96
informal
a
informal discussion
lacking ceremony; casual

not formal
96
monumental
a
monumental achievement
massive

very big
huge
great
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reconcile
v
reconcile with her ex; reconcile the
checkbook
become friendly after a quarrel; correct
inconsistencies

to become friendly after an argument
to check for differences
96
stalemate
n
game ended in a stalemate
deadlock

fighting over something
97
adhere
v
adhere to the opinion
to stay attached; stick to

to stay to one plan or choice
97
austerity
n
austerity of the court
strictness; sternness

very strict or stern
very directing
97
chauvinist
n
male chauvinist pig
blindly devoted patriot

a
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covetous
a
thou shalt not covet
avaricious


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dolt
n
classroom full of dolts
stupid person

dunce
very stupid
idiots
97
generate
v
power generator
cause; produce; create

to create or something that produces or is the
main thing that
the power bases from
97
infuriate
v
he infuriated the teacher
enrage; anger

to make angry
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moodiness
n
he gets moody
fits of depression or gloom

very sad
melancholy
97
recourse
n
there was no recourse
resorting to help when in trouble

something that helps in a time of need
97
stamina
n
stamina of a runner
strength; staying power

the strength a religious convert
c
you need
98
adherent
n
adherents of the religion
supporter; follower

a person who supports and follows this
98
authenticate
v
expert authenticated the document
prove genuine

a very special person who cannot be wasted of their skills

98
check
v
hand check; body check
stop motion; curb or restrain

to check for any problems
98
cower
v
cower in the corner in fear
shrink quivering, as from fear

to shrink back in fear
to fear or be afraid of
98
domicile
n
domicile in the suburbs
home

a home in the suburbs
98
generic
a
a common, generic trait
characteristic of an entire class or species

the basic the common trait of a class or species
98
ingrate
n
what an ingrate!
person who is not thankful when he should be

a person who takes things for granted
98
morbid
a
morbid thoughts of death
given to unwholesome thought; moody; characteristic
of disease

thinking of sad morose things
emo
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recuperate
v
recuperate from his illness
recover

to recover or get well from a disease or sickness
98
stanza
n
4 stanzas of the poem
division of a poem

a poem is usually divided into stanzas which divide the poem
99
admonish
v
admonish the children
to caution or advise against something

to tell them what is right and what is wrong
99
authoritative
a
authoritative explanation
having the weight of authority

having power or responsiblility over something
99
chide
v
chide the child
scold

to punish for the good of the child
99
coy
a
don't be coy
shy; modest; coquettish

very shy
modest

99
domineer
v
teacher domineered the students
rule over tyrannically

a tyrant is a domineer
99
genesis
n
Book of Genesis
beginning; origin

the beginning of everything
99
inimitable
a
inimitable talent
matchless; not able to be imitated

a talent that cannot be matched or be equal to
99
mortify
v
mortified by his mistake
humiliate; punish the flesh

to embarass
99
recurrent
a
recurrent events
occurring again and again

an event or something that will occur again and again
99
statute
n
statute of limitations
law enacted by the legislature


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adopt
a
adopt a child
to make one's own

to
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automaton
n
work done by automatons
a robot

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



to lower himself in the rank

1
attribute
v
attributed her success to her
parents
ascribe, explain; give credit



the element that contributed to their sucess

1
cryptic
a
cryptic message
mysterious; puzzling



mysterious and confusing

crypt is a dungeon

1
ebullient
a
the girl's ebullient nature
showing excitement



excited nature

1
falter
v
her courage did not falter
hesitate; stop short



to hesitate or stop for a bit

1
incite
v
incite a riot
arouse to action; goad; motivate

1
lurid
a
lurid cover stories
wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome



horrific imaginable graphic

be intresting enough

anything that attracks

1
pervasive
a
pervasive odor
pervading; spread throughout



spreading odor or thought



1
remorse
n
feel remorse for his crime
guilt; self-reproach



feeling guilty



1
subside
v
storm subsided
settle down; descend; grow quiet



sub = below

to settle down

to calm down

2
abridge
v
abridged dictionary
shorten



short

the shortened dictionary

2
audacious
a
audacious attempt
daring, bold



brave attempts to do something

2
cursory
a
cursory review
casual; hastily done



really roughly done

2
eccentric
a
eccentric personality
irregular; odd; whimsical; bizarre



strange wildly unnatural

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
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



noun words that are vauge but not able to be touched

4
authoritarian
a
authoritarian government
exercising total control



rule through authority

4
cynical
a
a cynical writer
distrustful of human motives





4
edify
v
edify the church members
instruct, correct morally



to teach good morals

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



mal = bad

evil

hateful and spiteful

4
philanthropist
n
donation by the philanthropist
lover of mankind



a guy donates a lot of money to ppl



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
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
incontrovertib
le
a
incontrovertible evidence
indisputable; not open to question

5
marred
a
marred surface of the table
damaged; disfigured

5
piety
n
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
strong aversion to snakes
firm dislike

6
debilitate
v
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
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
bi= 2
biped= 2 foot
humans are bipeds
kyklos= cycle
2 wheels
cuspid= point

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acclaim
v
acclaim the heroes
applaud



accknowledge

cheer for them

7
banal
a
banal essay
hackneyed; commonplace; trite



same old thing

as everyone else

typicle

7
decorous
a
her decorous behavior was praised
(decorum)
proper



upright

proper

7
elated
a
elated child at Disneyland
overjoyed



very happy



7
fitful
a
several fitful attempts
spasmodic; intermittent

7
indefatigable
a
indefatigable marathon runner
tireless



not tiring easily



7
meager
a
meager earnings
scanty; inadequate



very small



7
pithy
a
pithy remark
concise; meaningful





7
repudiate
v
repudiate all debts
disown; disavow



pay back all the debts



7
surpass
v
surpassed his rival
exceed



out run

better than someone

8
acknowledge
v
acknowledge the truth
admit to be real or true



admit

confess

8
barren
a
barren desert
desolate; fruitless and unproductive



flat

nothing there

unproductive



8
defame
v
defamed my character
harm someone's reputation

8
elegy
n
elegy for the dead
poem or song of lamentation

8
flagrant
a
flagrant violation of the rules
blatant

8
indelible
a
indelible ink
not able to be erased

8
meander
v
meander through the park
wind or turn in its course

8
placate
v
placate the angry customer
pacify; conciliate

8
rescind
v
rescind the contract
cancel

8
surreptitious
a
surreptitious peek
secret; furtive; sneaky; hidden

9
acquiesce
v
acquiesce to the demand
submit or comply silently or without protest

9
beguile
v
beguiled by the devil
mislead or delude

9
deference
n
show deference to elders
respectful submission to opinion of others

9
elicit
v
elicit answers from students
draw out by discussion

9
florid
a
florid complexion
ruddy; reddish; flowery

9
indict
v
indict the suspect
charge

9
mercenary
a
selfish and mercenary
interested in money or gain

9
ponderous
a
ponderous lecture; ponderous
burden
weighty; unwieldy

9
reserve
n
judge's air of reserve
self-control

9
susceptible
a
susceptible to colds
impressionable; easily influenced

10
acquire
v
acquire wealth
to gain for oneself

10
belie
v
his size belies his strength
contradict; give false impression

10
degrade
v
movies degrade the minorities
lower in rank; debase

10
eloquence
n
eloquence of the speaker
expressiveness

10
foolhardy
a
don't be foolhardy
rash, bold

10
indifferent
a
feel indifferent toward the poor
unmoved or unconcerned by

10
methodical
a
methodical approach to the
problem
systematic

10
pragmatic
a
pragmatic considerations
practical

10
resigned
a
resigned to die
accepting one's fate

10
sustain
v
sustain an injury / sustain life
experience; support; nourish

11
adroit
a
adroit handling of the ball
nimble in use hand or body; skillful

11
benevolent
a
the benevolent priest
generous; charitable

11
delineate
v
delineate the riot in pictures
portray

11
elucidate
v
elucidate the theory
explain; enlighten

11
frivolous
a
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
baby prattled on
babble

11
resolution
n
New Year's resolution
determination

11
sycophant
n
I'm sick of sycophants
servile flatterer; yes man

12
adulation
n
adulation of the fans
flattery; admiration

12
benign
a
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
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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advocate
v
Lincoln advocated freedom of the
slaves
speak or write in favor of



going against you

wind storm that is going against you is adverse wind

ad=to

ab=from

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blighted
a
blighted by the storm
suffering from a disease; destroyed



disease that destroys crop





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



eating too much

overeating

person : you are a glutton

15
inert
a
remain inert in bed
inactive; lacking power to move



inert gases

they dont react with anything



15
mitigate
v
mitigate his anger
appease; moderate



to calm down

to appease the anger

you cant mitigate a person



15
predator
n
predators of the jungle
creature that eats another animal



fox

wolves



15
restraint
n
show some restraint
moderation or self-control



self control

15
temper
v
temper your temper
moderate; tone down or restrain



to 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

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engender
v
confidence engenders success
cause; produce

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gratuitous
a
gratuitous violence in movies
given freely; unwarranted

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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

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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

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despondent
a
despondent mood
depressed; gloomy

18
enhance
v
enhance the program
increase; improve

18
gravity
n
gravity of the situation
seriousness

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ingenious
a
what an ingenious idea
clever; resourceful

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morose
a
sad and morose
ill-humored; sullen; melancholy

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presumptuou
s
a
presumptuous challenge
arrogant; taking liberties

18
reverent
a
reverent worshippers
respectful; worshipful

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terse
a
terse and short
concise; abrupt; pithy

19
agenda
n
morning agenda
outline of things to be done

19
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
feel detached from his family
emotionally removed; calm and objective

20
enmity
n
enmity between the enemies
ill will; hatred

20
guile
n
guile and deceit
deceit; duplicity; wiliness

20
innate
a
innate talent for music
inborn

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munificent
a
munificent benefactor
very generous

20
prevalent
a
prevalent view
widespread; generally accepted

20
rigor
n
rigor of military training
severity

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thrive
v
bees thrive in the summer
prosper; flourish

21
aloof
a
aloof at parties
at a distance; reserved or reticent

21
candor
n
thanks for your candor
frankness

21
deterrent
n
death sentence deters crime
something that discourages

21
enunciate
v
enunciate every syllable
speak distinctly

21
gullible
a
don't be so gullible
easily deceived

21
innocuous
a
innocuous error
harmless

21
nefarious
a
nefarious villain
very wicked

21
prodigal
a
prodigal son
wasteful; reckless with money

21
robust
a
a robust young man
vigorous; strong

21
tirade
n
teacher's lengthy tirade
extended scolding; denunciation

22
altruistic
a
altruistic donation
unselfishly concerned for others

22
capricious
a
capricious storm
fickle; incalculable

22
detrimental
a
detrimental to your health
harmful; damaging

22
ephemeral
a
ephemeral life
short-lived; fleeting

22
hackneyed
a
hackneyed plot
commonplace; trite

22
innovation
n
innovation in technology
change; introduction of something new

22
negate
v
negate the argument
cancel out; nullify; deny

22
prodigious
a
prodigious strength
marvelous; enormous

22
ruthless
a
ruthless murderer
pitiless; cruel

22
torpor
n
torpor of a hibernating bear
lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy

23
ambiguous
a
ambiguous answer
having several possible meanings

23
caricature
n
caricature of the president
distortion; burlesque

23
devious
a
the devil's devious ways
going astray; erratic; cunning

23
erroneous
a
erroneous answer
mistaken; wrong

23
hamper
v
hamper the progress
obstruct; to block the path

23
insipid
a
insipid design
lacking in flavor; dull

23
nonchalance
n
nonchalant about his grades
indifference; lack of concern; composure

23
profane
v
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
she felt ambivalent
uncertainty or fluctuations

24
censorious
a
censorious church groups
critical

24
devise
v
devise a plan
think up; plan

24
erratic
a
erratic behavior
odd; unpredictable

24
hardy
a
hardy plants
sturdy, robust

24
insolvent
a
insolvent business
bankrupt; unable to repay one's debts

24
notoriety
n
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

25
analogous
a
analogous situation
corresponding in some particular

25
censure
v
teacher censured the student
blame; criticize

25
didactic
a
didactic puzzle
teaching; instructional

25
equivocal
a
equivocal answer
ambiguous

25
haughtiness
n
haughtiness of the cheerleaders
pride; arrogance

25
instigate
v
instigate the people to revolt
urge; start; provoke

25
novelty
n
novelty of a new toy
something new; newness

25
profound
a
profound idea
deep; not superficial; complete

25
satirical
a
satirical humor
mocking

25
trepidation
n
feel trepidation about the interview
fear; nervous apprehension

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anarchist
n
anarchy in the USA
one who advocates no law

26
clemency
n
show clemency to prisoners
being lenient; mildness

26
diffuse
v
diffusion of the gas
spread widely

26
erudite
a
erudite professor
learned; scholarly

26
heed
v
heed my warning
pay attention to; consider

26
insularity
n
insularity of the islanders
narrow-mindedness; isolation

26
nullify
v
nullify the contract
to make invalid

26
profusion
n
apologized profusely
overabundance; lavish expenditure; excess

26
saturate
v
saturate the sponge
soak thoroughly

26
trifling
a
a trifling matter
trivial; unimportant

27
anecdote
n
speech began with an anecdote
a short account of an incident (often amusing)

27
coercion
n
they coerced him to confess
use of force to get compliance

27
digression
n
one of the teacher's digressions
wandering away from subject

27
esoteric
a
esoteric theory
hard to understand

27
heresy
n
Galileo was tried for heresy
opinion contrary to popular belief (or religion)

27
insuperable
a
insuperable barrier
insurmountable; unbeatable

27
nurture
v
nurture the children
nourish; educate; foster

27
proliferation
n
proliferation of gang violence
rapid growth; spread; multiplication

27
savory
a
savory meal
tasty; pleasing, attractive or agreeable

27
trite
a
trite conversation in movies
hackneyed; commonplace

28
antagonistic
a
antagonistic antagonist
acting in opposition; hostile

28
compile
v
compile data
to gather together

28
diligence
n
work with diligence
steadiness of effort

28
eulogy
n
eulogy for the heroes
expression of praise (often in funerals)

28
homogeneous
a
homogeneous population
of the same kind

28
integrity
n
honesty and integrity
uprightness; wholeness

28
obdurate
a
obdurate in his refusal
stubborn

28
prolific
a
prolific writer
abundantly fruitful

28
scanty
a
scanty supply of food
meager; insufficient

28
truncate
v
truncate the number
cut the top off

29
antidote
n
antidote for the poison
a medicine that counteracts poison

29
complacent
a
complacent look
self-satisfied

29
diminution
n
diminution of value
lessening; reduction

29
euphemism
n
euphemism for 'dead'
mild expression for harsh one

29
hyperbole
n
hyperbole in poems
exaggeration; overstatement

29
intervene
v
intervene in the dispute
come between

29
objective
a
objective opinion
not influenced by emotions; fair

29
propriety
n
behave with propriety
fitness; correct conduct

29
scrupulous
a
scrupulous worker
conscientious; extremely thorough

29
turbulence
n
plane experienced some turbulence
state of violent agitation

30
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

30
evanescent
a
evanescent pleasure
fleeting; vanishing

30
hypocritical
a
hypocritical church members
pretending to be virtuous

30
intimidate
v
the bully intimidated the kids
frighten

30
obliterate
v
obliterate the enemy forces
destroy completely

30
protract
v
protract the discussion
prolong

30
scrutinize
v
teacher scrutinized every detail
examine closely and critically

30
turmoil
n
political turmoil
great commotion and confusion

31
apathy
n
apathy for the poor
lack of interest or concern

31
composure
n
nothing would shake her
composure
mental calmness

31
discriminating
a
discriminating taste in art
able to see differences

31
exacerbate
v
exacerbate the situation
worsen; embitter

31
hypothetical
a
a hypothetical situation
supposed; based on assumptions

31
intractable
a
intractable teenager
unruly; stubborn; unyielding

31
oblivion
n
his mind was lost in oblivion
obscurity; forgetfulness

31
provincial
a
provincial attitude
unsophisticated; pertaining to a province

31
seclusion
n
live in seclusion
isolation; solitude

31
undermine
v
undermined the teacher's authority
weaken; sap

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apocryphal
a
apocryphal tales
untrue; made up

32
comprehensiv
e
a
comprehensive reviecontempt

32
exalt
v
exalt the name of God
praise; raise in rank or dignity

32
iconoclastic
a
iconoclastic hippies of the 60's
attacking traditions

32
inundate
v
inundated with homework
overwhelm; flood; submerge

32
obscure
v
obscure meaning
darken; make unclear

32
provoke
v
provoke the dog to attack
stir to anger; cause retaliation

32
sedentary
a
sedentary occupation
requiring sitting

32
uniformity
n
uniformity of style
sameness; monotony

33
appease
a
appease the Germans
to make calm or content

33
concede
v
he conceded that he was wrong
admit; yield

33
disinclination
n
disinclination to study
unwillingness

33
excerpt
n
an excerpt from the novel
selected passage

33
idiosyncrasy
n
everyone has his idiosyncrasies
w for the test
thorough, inclusive

32
disdain
v
I disdain the poor
treat with scorn or
individual trait, usually odd

33
invert
v
invert the fraction
turn upside down or inside out

33
obstinate
a
obstinate child
stubborn

33
proximity
n
close proximity to school
nearness

33
servile
a
servile obedience
slavish; cringing

33
unkempt
a
unkempt lawn
disheveled; uncared for in appearance

34
apprehension
n
feeling of apprehension
fear of future trouble

34
conciliatory
a
angry despite conciliatory words
reconciling; soothing

34
dismiss
v
teacher dismissed the idea
put away from consideration; reject

34
execute
v
execute the program
put into effect; carry out

34
ignominy
n
ignominy of his defeat
deep disgrace; shame or dishonor

34
ironic
a
ironic result
resulting in a contrary outcome

34
ominous
a
ominous storm clouds
threatening

34
prudent
a
prudent investor
cautious; careful

34
skeptic
n
couldn't convince the skeptic
doubter

34
unobtrusive
a
unobtrusive undercover agent
inconspicuous; not blatant

35
arable
a
arable land
fit for growing crops

35
concise
a
concise definition
brief and compact

35
disparage
v
disparage his rival's effort
belittle

35
exemplary
a
exemplary student
serving as a model; outstanding

35
illicit
a
illicit drugs
illegal

35
irreproachabl
e
a
irreproachable conduct
blameless; impeccable

35
opaque
a
opaque shower window
dark; not transparent

35
qualified
a
qualified answer
limited; restricted

35
sluggish
a
felt sluggish in the mornings
slow; lazy; lethargic

35
unprecedente
d
a
unprecedented success
novel; unparalleled

36
arbitrary
a
arbitrary decision
contingent solely upon one's discretion

36
concur
v
I concur with the decision
agree

36
disparity
n
disparity in rank
difference

36
exemplify
v
exemplify the idea
serve as an example of

36
illusory
a
illusory promises
deceptive; not real

36
irresolute
a
irresolute in his decision
uncertain how to act; weak

36
opportunist
n
betrayed by the opportunist
one who chooses expediency over principles

36
quandary
n
in a quandary about which school
to attend
dilemma

36
somber
a
somber news / somber colors
gloomy; depressing; dark; drab

36
unwarranted
a
unwarranted rudeness
unjustified; groundless; undeserved

37
arbitrate
v
arbitrate the dispute
to decide as a third person (as a judge)

37
condone
v
I cannot condone your behavior
overlook; forgive

37
dispassionate
a
dispassionate judge
calm; impartial

37
exhaustive
a
exhaustive research
thorough; comprehensive

37
immutable
a
nothing is immutable
unchangeable

37
jocular
a
jocular jokes
said or done in jest

37
optimism
n
optimistic outlook
seeing the positive sides to everything

37
quiescent
a
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

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38
arbitrator
n
arbitrator arbitrates
judge

38
conflagration
n
conflagration of 1666
great fire

38
disperse
v
disperse the crowd
scatter

38
exhilarating
a
exhilarating workout
invigorating and refreshing

38
impair
v
closed captioned for the hearing
impaired
injure; hurt

38
judicious
a
judicious investment
sound in judgment; wise

38
opulence
n
opulence of the ballroom
extreme wealth; luxuriousness

38
ramble
v
ramble on for hours
wander aimlessly (physically or mentally)

38
sporadic
a
sporadic occurrence
occurring irregularly

38
vacillate
v
don't vacillate when making
decisions
waver; fluctuate

39
archaic
a
archaic words
antiquated; of an earlier period

39
confound
v
confounded by the SAT questions
confuse; puzzle

39
disputatious
a
disputatious lawyer
argumentative

39
exonerate
v
OJ was exonerated
acquit; exculpate

39
impeccable
a
impeccable manner
faultless

39
labyrinth
n
lost in the labyrinth
maze

39
orator
n
orator's speech
public speaker

39
rancor
n
rancor against the foe
bitterness; hatred

39
spurious
a
spurious arguments
false; counterfeit; illogical

39
vaporize
v
vaporize the liquid
turn into vapor

40
arid
a
arid desert
extremely dry; parched

40
constraint
n
time constraint
compulsion; repression of feelings

40
disseminate
v
disseminate the propaganda
scatter (like seeds)

40
expedient
a
most expedient method
suitable; practical; politic

40
impecunious
a
impecunious bum
without money

40
laconic
a
laconic reply
brief and to the point

40
ornate
a
ornate Italian sofa
excessively decorated

40
ratify
v
ratify the amendment
approve formally; confirm; verify

40
spurn
v
spurn the villain's offer
reject; scorn

40
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

41
expedite
v
expedite the delivery
hasten

41
impede
v
impede progress
hinder; block; delay

41
lament
v
lament the death of the King
grieve; express sorrow

41
ostentatious
a
ostentatious dresser
showy; pretentious

41
raze
v
raze the building
destroy completely

41
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

42
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

43
contract
v
contract the muscle / contract a
disease
compress or shrink; to catch a disease

43
divergent
a
two divergent paths
differing; deviating

43
exploit
v
exploit the illegal immigrants
make use of, sometimes unjustly

43
implement
v
implement the plan; kitchen
implement
put into effect; tool

43
languish
v
languished in prison for years
lose animation; lose strength

43
parody
n
parody of the song
humorous imitation

43
recant
v
recant the testimony
disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement

43
static
a
static character
unchanging; lacking development

43
vigor
n
vigor of a young man
active strength

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44
artisan
n
skilled artisans
a craftsperson

44
contrite
a
contrite tears
penitent; feeling sorry for past actions

44
doctrine
n
religious doctrine
principle, position, or policy

44
extol
v
extol the heroes
praise; glorify

44
implication
n
implications of the law
something hinted or suggested

44
laud
v
laud the heroes
praise

44
parsimony
n
parsimonious parents
stinginess

44
recluse
n
live as a recluse
hermit; loner

44
steadfast
a
God is steadfast
loyal; unswerving

44
vilify
v
vilify the President
slander

45
ascendancy
n
ascendancy over the followers
controlling influence; dominance

45
converge
v
marchers converged in Washington
come together

45
document
v
document the evidence
provide written evidence

45
extraneous
a
extraneous details
not essential; superfluous

45
implicit
a
implicit agreement
understood but not stated

45
lavish
a
lavish gifts
liberal; wasteful

45
partisan
a
partisan supporters
one-sided; prejudiced

45
recount
v
recount the events
narrate or tell; count over again

45
stoic
a
ever-stoic Mr. Spock
impassive; unmoved by joy or grief

45
vindicate
v
vindicate his honor
clear from blame; exonerate; justify or support

46
ascetic
a
ascetic monk
practicing self-denial; austere

46
conviction
n
religious convictions
strongly held belief

46
dogmatic
a
dogmatic teachings
asserting opinions in arrogant manner

46
extricate
v
extricate the trapped whales
free; disentangle

46
impudence
n
impudence of rude students
impertinence; insolence

46
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

47
aspire
v
aspire to be an actress
to seek ambitiously

47
cordial
a
cordial invitation
gracious; heartfelt

47
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

47
levity
n
levity of the jokes
lack of seriousness; lightness

47
penury
n
penury of the homeless
severe poverty; stinginess

47
redundant
a
redundant explanation
superfluous; repetitious; excessively wordy

47
strident
a
strident laughter
loud and harsh; insistent

47
virulent
a
virulent disease; virulent attitude
extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter

48
assuage
v
assuage the pain
ease, lessen

48
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

48
linger
v
linger at the playground for hours
loiter or dawdle

48
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;

49
astute
a
astute answer
wise, shrewd

49
credulity
n
don't be so credulous
belief on slight evidence

49
duplicity
n
duplicity of character
double-dealing; hypocrisy

49
fallacious
a
fallacious reasoning
false; misleading

49
incidental
a
incidental expenses
not essential; minor

49
listless
a
listless mood
lacking in spirit or energy

49
peripheral
a
peripheral view
marginal; outer

49
relegate
v
relegated to a lower position
banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign

49
submissive
a
submissive students
yielding; timid

49
voluble
a
voluble speaker
fluent; glib; talkative

50
atrophy
n
atrophy of the skin
wasting away

50
criterion
n
criterion for admissions
standard used in judging

50
duration
n
duration of the trip
length of time something lasts

50
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