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maw

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the receptacle into which food is taken by swallowing; throat, gullet or jaws

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somber

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so shaded as to be dark and gloomy

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perfidy

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the state of being faithless or disloyal; treason

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windlass

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any of various machines for hoisting or hauling

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ministration

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the act or process of ministering

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bellow

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to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull

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sluice

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an artificial passage for water fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow

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insoluble

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incapable of being dissolved; having no solution or explanation

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leguleian

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like a lawyer; underhanded and legalistic

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tipcart

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a cart whose body can be tipped on the frame to empty its contents

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counterpoise

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an equivalent power or force acting in opposition

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zhuzh

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a small improvement or addition that completes the overall look or taste of something

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vex

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to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to; to shake or toss about

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exchequer

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treasury, espescially a national or royal treasury

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obtrude

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to thrust out; to force or impose (oneself, one’s ideas, etc.) without warrant or request

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reverie

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daydream; the condition of being lost in thought

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fey

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marked by an otherworldly air or attitude

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trope

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a word or expression used in a figurative sense; a common or overused theme or device

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undulate

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having a wavy surface, edge, or markings; to cause to move in a wavy, sinuous, or flowing manner

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benediction

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the invocation of a blessing

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affix

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letters attached to the beginning or end of a word to produce a derivative word (e.g., a prefix or suffix)

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bolster

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a long pillow or cushion; a structural part designed to eliminate friction or provide support

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sphere

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the apparent surface of the heavens of which half forms the dome of the visible sky

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trite

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hackneyed or boring from much use; not fresh or original

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vitrify
to convert into glass by heat and fusion
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fain
obliged or compelled; gladly or willingly
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interpose
to place in an intervening position; to come between
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hackle
the neck plumage of the domestic fowl; erectile hairs along the neck and back especially of a dog
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doleful
full of grief
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nasturtium
edible herbs with showy spurred flowers
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assuage
to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses); pacify
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palliative
to ease (symptoms) without curing the underlying disease; to cover by excuses and apologies
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compatriot
a person born, residing, or holding citizenship in the same country as another
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osseous
bony; full of bones
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covetous
marked by inordinate desire for wealth or for another's possessions
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athwart
in opposition to the right or expected course
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sortie
a sudden issuing of troops from a defensive position; one mission by a single plane
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sapper
a military specialist in field fortification and demolitions disposal (sapping)
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purvey
to supply (something, such as provisions) usually as a matter of business
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sunder
to break apart or in two
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equinox
either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the equator intersects the ecliptic
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cachalot
sperm whale
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panache
an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet; dash or flamboyance in style and action
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sextant
an instrument for measuring angular distances to observe altitudes of celestial bodies
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eponym
a person for whom something, such as a city, building, or street, has been named
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prudent
marked by wisdom or judiciousness; showing care and thought for the future
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foredeck
the forepart of a ship's main deck
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imbue
to provide with something freely or naturally; to permeate or influence as if by dyeing
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narcissus
a youth in Greek mythology who pines for his own reflection and is then turned into the narcissus flower
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becloud
to obscure with or as if with a cloud; to prevent clear perception or realization of
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laity
church members who are not clergy
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llano
an open grassy plain in Spanish America or the southwestern U.S.
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torrid
parched with heat especially of the sun; giving off intense heat; passionate
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superfluity
excessive and superfluous; immoderate and especially luxurious living, habits, or desires
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intimation
a subtle suggestion, indication, or hint
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effulgence
a brilliant radiance; a shining forth
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bib
to drink; a shield tied under the chin to protect the clothes
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promenade
a place for strolling; a grand march of guests at a formal ball
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antenatal
prenatal
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despot
a ruler with absolute power and authority
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shilling
a former monetary unit of the United Kingdom equal to 12 pence
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louche
not reputable or decent
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polyhedron
a solid formed by plane faces
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chortle
to sing or chant exultantly; to laugh or chuckle especially when amused or pleased
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photogravure
a process for printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods
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sonorous
imposing or impressive in effect or style; producing sound (as when struck)
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idiom
an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself
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tipple
a coal-screening plant; to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
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garish
clothed in vivid colors; excessively or disturbingly vivid; tastelessly showy
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balk
to refuse abruptly; to stop short and refuse to proceed
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endue
to provide or endow
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pennon
a long triangular or swallow-tailed streamer typically attached to the head of a lance as an ensign
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accession
the act or process by which someone rises to a position of honor or power; increase by something added
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spectroscope
an instrument for forming and examining spectra especially in the visible region
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inimitable
not capable of being imitated
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proviso
an article or clause that introduces a condition; a conditional stipulation
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scrupulous
having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
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amorous
strongly moved by love and especially sexual love
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suborn
to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing; to induce to commit perjury
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disport
to amuse oneself in light or lively fashion
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quartermaster
a petty officer who attends to a ship's helm; an army officer who provides for a body of troops
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adjutant
a staff officer who assists the commanding officer and is responsible for correspondence
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aborning
while being born or produced
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sloe
the small dark fruit of the blackthorn
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moor
an expanse of open rolling infertile land; to make fast with cables or anchors
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quiescent
marked by inactivity or repose; tranquilly at rest
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despatch
alternative spelling for dispatch
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portmanteau
a word made by combining two or more other words or word parts; a large suitcase
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metallurgy
the science and technology of metals
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equipage
material or articles used in equipment; a horse-drawn carriage
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perigee
the point in the orbit of an object orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
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postillion
one who rides as a guide on the near horse of one of the pairs attached to a coach or post chaise
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quagga
an extinct zebra that had brown and white stripes on the head and neck, and reddish-brown upper parts
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angle
a member of a Germanic people that merged with the Saxons to form the Anglo-Saxon peoples
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fatuous
stupid or foolish in a self-satisfied way
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harridan
an ill-tempered scolding woman
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limpid
marked by transparency; clear and simple in style; absolutely serene and untroubled
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sallow
of a grayish, yellow-green color; a willow tree
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ebullience
having or showing liveliness and enthusiasm
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raiment
clothing; garments

Vocab 0801 - 0900 (1 decks)

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