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temporal

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of or relating to time as opposed to eternity; of or relating to earthly life

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refulgence

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a radiant or resplendent quality or state

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globule

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a tiny globe or ball especially of a liquid

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peripatetic

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wandering from place to place, especially on foot

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truncheon

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a short, thick stick carried as a weapon by a police officer

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sophist

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Greek philosophers known for their adroit and specious reasoning; a captious or fallacious reasoner

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mendacious

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characterized by deception or falsehood

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ruse

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a wily subterfuge

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pullets

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young female chickens

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comely

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pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion

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cautery

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destruction of tissue by burning

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atoll

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a ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral

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derisive

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expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn

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keelson

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a longitudinal structure running above and fastened to the keel of a ship to strengthen its framework

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repertory

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a place where something may be found; a thespian troupe that presents plays at one theater

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aphelion

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the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body

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herald

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an official crier or messenger

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enlace

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encircle or enfold

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inure

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to accustom to accept something undesirable; to become of advantage

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exult

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to be extremely joyful; rejoice

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distal

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situated away from the point of attachment or origin, especially of the body

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asphodel

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various herbs of the lily family

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pith

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the essential or central part

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gloaming

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twilight; dusk

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rabble
a noisy crowd; the lowest, coarsest class of people
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roan
having the base color muted and lightened by admixture of white hairs
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whorl
an arrangement of similar parts (such as leaves) in a circle around a point on an axis
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flummox
confuse
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founder
(of a horse) to become disabled or lame; to give way or collapse
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retronym
a newly created term to distinguish the original form of something from recent forms
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craniometer
instrument used to measure the size of the skull
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bucolic
of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen; relating to or typical of rural life
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shamble
to walk awkwardly with dragging feet
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spectre
a visible disembodied spirit; something that haunts or perturbs the mind
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credulity
tendency to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
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patrizate
to imitate one's father or forebears
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volition
the power of choosing or determining; an act of making a choice or decision
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caiman
an alligator-like reptile of Central and South America
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conifer
mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves
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sultana
a female member of a sultan's family; a seedless grape
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apropos
being both relevant and opportune; with regard to (something)
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vehement
marked by forceful energy; intensely emotional; deeply felt
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vivify
to endow with life or renewed life; to impart vitality or vividness to
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vivacious
lively in temper, conduct, or spirit
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debility
weakness; infirmity
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hempen
composed of hemp
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arrondi
curved; rounded
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induct
to put in formal possession; to admit as a member or premise
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rivulet
a small stream
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pointillism
a technique of painting with tiny dots of pure colors that blend in the viewer's eye
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overweening
arrogant; presumptuous; exaggerated
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febrifuge
an antipyretic (an agent that reduces fever)
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expiate
to make amends for; to extinguish the guilt incurred by
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dilatory
tending or intended to cause delay; characterized by procrastination
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ascetic
practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
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colonnade
a series of columns set at regular intervals and usually supporting the base of a roof structure
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foxglove
erect herbs of the snapdragon family
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belay
to secure (a rope or cable) by turns around a cleat; stop or cancel (nautical)
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clyster
an enema
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wile
a stratagem intended to ensnare or deceive; to lure by a magic spell
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rustic
of, relating to, or suitable for the country; characteristic of or resembling country people
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cadge
to obtain (something) for free often by persuading or imposing on another; sponge
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lumbago
acute or chronic pain in the lower back, usually caused by muscle strain
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astringent
a medicine for checking the discharge of mucus or serum by causing shrinkage of tissue
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levity
excessive or unseemly frivolity; lack of steadiness
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deleterious
harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
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insufferable
not to be endured; intolerable
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garret
a top-floor or attic room, especially a small dismal one
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tenty
attentive or watchful
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immoderate
exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds
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biconvex
convex on both sides
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zenith
the point of the celestial sphere directly opposite the nadir; the highest point
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pall
something that covers or conceals; to lose strength or effectiveness
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hackneyed
lacking in freshness or originality
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ferule
an instrument (such as a flat piece of wood like a ruler) used to punish children
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filial
of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
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mnemonic
assisting or intended to assist memory; of or relating to memory
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pestilent
destructive of life; injuring or endangering society; causing displeasure or annoyance
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piccolo
a small shrill flute; smaller than ordinary size
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chandler
a maker of tallow or wax candles and soap; a retail dealer in provisions of a specified kind
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pachyderm
various mammals that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
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pinafore
a sleeveless usually low-necked garment fastened in the back and worn as an apron or dress
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laudable
worthy of praise; commendable
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millinery
a store that sells women's hats; hats and hat-making
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enwrap
to wrap in a covering; to preoccupy or absorb mentally
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copse
a thicket, grove, or growth of small trees; another word for coppice
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tumbril
a farm tipcart; a vehicle carrying condemned persons to a place of execution
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ebb
the reflux of the tide toward the sea
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caravansary
an inn surrounding a court in eastern countries where caravans rest at night; any large inn
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intumesce
the action or process of becoming enlarged or swollen
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lank
not well filled out; insufficient in quantity, degree, or extent
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solstice
either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest
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chink
a small cleft, slit, or fissure; to fill the chinks of (as by caulking)
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opulence
great wealth or abundance
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solicitude
the state of being concerned and anxious; attentive care and protectiveness
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fusiform
tapering toward each end; spindle-shaped
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carronade
a short-barreled gun of the 19th century that was used on warships
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lam
to beat soundly; to flee hastily
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jalap
a powdered purgative drug prepared from the root of a morning-glory
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derivation
the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix

Vocab 1901 - 2000 (1 decks)

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