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SAT Vocab 4 Flashcards

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boycott v.

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To place the products or merchandise of under a ban.

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brae n.

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Hillside.

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braggart n.

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A vain boaster.

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brandish v.

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To wave, shake, or flourish triumphantly or defiantly, as a sword or spear.

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bravado n.

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An aggressive display of boldness.

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bravo interj.

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Well done.

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bray n.

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A loud harsh sound, as the cry of an ass or the blast of a horn.

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braze v.

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To make of or ornament with brass.

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brazier n.

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An open pan or basin for holding live coals.

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breach n.

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The violation of official duty, lawful right, or a legal obligation.

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breaker n.

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One who trains horses, dogs, etc.

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breech n.

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The buttocks.

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brethren n.

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pl. Members of a brotherhood, gild, profession, association, or the like.

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brevity n.

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Shortness of duration.

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bric-a-brac n.

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Objects of curiosity or for decoration.

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bridle n.

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The head-harness of a horse consisting of a head-stall, a bit, and the reins.

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brigade n.

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A body of troops consisting of two or more regiments.

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brigadier n.

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General officer who commands a brigade, ranking between a colonel and a major-general.

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brigand n.

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One who lives by robbery and plunder.

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brimstone n.

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Sulfur.

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brine n.

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Water saturated with salt.

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22
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bristle n.

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One of the coarse, stiff hairs of swine: used in brush-making, etc.

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Britannia n.

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain.

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Briticism n.

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A word, idiom, or phrase characteristic of Great Britain or the British.

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brittle adj.

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Fragile.

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broach v.

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To mention, for the first time.

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broadcast adj.

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Disseminated far and wide.

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28
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brogan n.

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A coarse, heavy shoe.

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brogue n.

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Any dialectic pronunciation of English, especially that of the Irish people.

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brokerage n.

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The business of making sales and purchases for a commission; a broker.

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31
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bromine n.

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A dark reddish-brown, non-metallic liquid element with a suffocating odor.

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32
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bronchitis n.

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Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

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33
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bronchus n.

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Either of the two subdivisions of the trachea conveying air into the lungs.

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34
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brooch n.

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An article of jewelry fastened by a hinged pin and hook on the underside.

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35
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brotherhood n.

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Spiritual or social fellowship or solidarity.

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36
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browbeat v.

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To overwhelm, or attempt to do so, by stern, haughty, or rude address or manner.

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37
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brusque adj.

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Somewhat rough or rude in manner or speech.

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38
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buffoon n.

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A clown.

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39
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buffoonery n.

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Low drollery, coarse jokes, etc.

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40
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bulbous adj.

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Of, or pertaining to, or like a bulb.

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41
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bullock n.

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An ox.

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42
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bulrush n.

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Any one of various tall rush-like plants growing in damp ground or water.

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bulwark n.

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Anything that gives security or defense.

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44
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bumper n.

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A cup or glass filled to the brim, especially one to be drunk as a toast or health.

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45
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bumptious adj.

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Full of offensive and aggressive self-conceit.

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46
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bungle v.

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To execute clumsily.

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47
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buoyancy n.

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Power or tendency to float on or in a liquid or gas.

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48
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buoyant adj.

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Having the power or tendency to float or keep afloat.

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49
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bureau n.

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A chest of drawers for clothing, etc.

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50
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bureaucracy n.

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Government by departments of men transacting particular branches of public business.

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51
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burgess n.

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In colonial times, a member of the lower house of the legislature of Maryland or Virginia.

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52
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burgher n.

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An inhabitant, citizen or freeman of a borough burgh, or corporate town.

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53
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burnish v.

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To make brilliant or shining.

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54
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bursar n.

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A treasurer.

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55
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bustle v.

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To hurry.

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56
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butt v.

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To strike with or as with the head, or horns.

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57
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butte n.

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A conspicuous hill, low mountain, or natural turret, generally isolated.

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58
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buttress n.

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Any support or prop.

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59
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by-law n.

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A rule or law adopted by an association, a corporation, or the like.

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60
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cabal n.

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A number of persons secretly united for effecting by intrigue some private purpose.

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cabalism n.

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Superstitious devotion to one’s religion.

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62
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cabinet n.

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The body of men constituting the official advisors of the executive head of a nation.

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63
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cacophony n.

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A disagreeable, harsh, or discordant sound or combination of sounds or tones.

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cadaverous adj.

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Resembling a corpse.

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65
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cadence n.

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Rhythmical or measured flow or movement, as in poetry or the time and pace of marching troops.

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66
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cadenza n.

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An embellishment or flourish, prepared or improvised, for a solo voice or instrument.

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caitiff adj.

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Cowardly.

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68
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cajole v.

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To impose on or dupe by flattering speech.

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69
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cajolery n.

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Delusive speech.

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calculable adj.

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That may be estimated by reckoning.

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71
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calculus n.

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A concretion formed in various parts of the body resembling a pebble in hardness.

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72
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callosity n.

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The state of being hard and insensible.

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73
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callow adj.

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Without experience of the world.

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74
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calorie n.

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Amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree centigrade.

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75
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calumny n.

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Slander.

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76
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Calvary n.

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The place where Christ was crucified.

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77
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Calvinism n.

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The system of doctrine taught by John Calvin.

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78
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Calvinize v.

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To teach or imbue with the doctrines of Calvinism.

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came n.

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A leaden sash-bar or grooved strip for fastening panes in stained-glass windows.

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cameo n.

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Any small engraved or carved work in relief.

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81
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campaign n.

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A complete series of connected military operations.

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Canaanite n.

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A member of one of the three tribes that dwelt in the land of Canaan, or western Palestine.

83
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canary adj.

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Of a bright but delicate yellow.

84
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candid adj.

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Straightforward.

85
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candor n.

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The quality of frankness or outspokenness.

86
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canine adj.

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Characteristic of a dog.

87
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canon n.

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Any rule or law.

88
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cant v.

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To talk in a singsong, preaching tone with affected solemnity.

89
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cantata n.

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A choral composition.

90
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canto n.

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One of the divisions of an extended poem.

91
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cantonment n.

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The part of the town or district in which the troops are quartered.

92
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capacious adj.

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Roomy.

93
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capillary n.

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A minute vessel having walls composed of a single layer of cells.

94
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capitulate v.

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To surrender or stipulate terms.

95
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caprice n.

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A whim.

96
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caption n.

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A heading, as of a chapter, section, document, etc.

97
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captious adj.

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Hypercritical.

98
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captivate v.

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To fascinate, as by excellence. eloquence, or beauty.

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carcass n.

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The dead body of an animal.

100
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cardiac adj.

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Pertaining to the heart.

101
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cardinal adj.

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Of prime or special importance.

102
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caret n.

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A sign (^) placed below a line, indicating where omitted words, etc., should be inserted.

103
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caricature n.

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a picture or description in which natural characteristics are exaggerated or distorted.

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carnage n.

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Massacre.

105
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carnal adj.

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Sensual.

106
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carnivorous adj.

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Eating or living on flesh.

107
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carouse v.

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To drink deeply and in boisterous or jovial manner.

108
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carrion n.

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Dead and putrefying flesh.

109
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cartilage n.

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An elastic animal tissue of firm consistence.

110
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cartridge n.

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A charge for a firearm, or for blasting.

111
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caste n.

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The division of society on artificial grounds.

112
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castigate v.

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To punish.

113
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casual adj.

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Accidental, by chance.

114
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casualty n.

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A fatal or serious accident or disaster.

115
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cataclysm n.

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Any overwhelming flood of water.

116
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cataract n.

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Opacity of the lens of the eye resulting in complete or partial blindness.

117
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catastrophe n.

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Any great and sudden misfortune or calamity.

118
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cathode n.

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The negative pole or electrode of a galvanic battery.

119
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Catholicism n.

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The system, doctrine, and practice of the Roman Catholic Church.

120
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catholicity n.

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Universal prevalence or acceptance.

121
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cat-o-nine-tails n.

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An instrument consisting of nine pieces of cord, formerly used for flogging in the army and navy.

122
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caucus n.

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A private meeting of members of a political party to select candidates.

123
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causal adj.

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Indicating or expressing a cause.

124
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caustic adj.

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Sarcastic and severe.

125
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cauterize v.

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To burn or sear as with a heated iron.

126
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cede v.

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To pass title to.

127
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censor n.

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An official examiner of manuscripts empowered to prohibit their publication.

128
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censorious adj.

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Judging severely or harshly.

129
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census n.

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An official numbering of the people of a country or district.

130
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centenary adj.

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Pertaining to a hundred years or a period of a hundred years.

131
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centiliter n.

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A hundredth of a liter.

132
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centimeter n.

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A length of one hundredth of a meter.

133
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centurion n.

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A captain of a company of one hundred infantry in the ancient Roman army.

134
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cereal adj.

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Pertaining to edible grain or farinaceous seeds.

135
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ceremonial adj.

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Characterized by outward form or ceremony.

136
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ceremonious adj.

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Observant of ritual.

137
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cessation n.

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Discontinuance, as of action or motion.

138
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cession n.

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Surrender, as of possessions or rights.

139
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chagrin n.

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Keen vexation, annoyance, or mortification, as at one’s failures or errors.

140
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chameleon adj.

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Changeable in appearance.

141
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chancery n.

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A court of equity, as distinguished from a common-law court.

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chaos n.

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Any condition of which the elements or parts are in utter disorder and confusion.

143
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characteristic n.

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A distinctive feature.

144
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characterize v.

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To describe by distinctive marks or peculiarities.

145
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charlatan n.

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A quack.

146
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chasm n.

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A yawning hollow, as in the earth’s surface.

147
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chasten v.

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To purify by affliction.

148
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chastise v.

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To subject to punitive measures.

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chastity n.

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Sexual or moral purity.

150
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chateau n.

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A castle or manor-house.

151
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chattel n.

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Any article of personal property.

152
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check v.

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To hold back.

153
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chiffon n.

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A very thin gauze used for trimmings, evening dress, etc.

154
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chivalry n.

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The knightly system of feudal times with its code, usages and practices.

155
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cholera n.

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An acute epidemic disease.

156
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choleric adj.

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Easily provoked to anger.

157
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choral adj.

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Pertaining to, intended for, or performed by a chorus or choir.

158
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Christ n.

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A title of Jesus.

159
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christen v.

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To name in baptism.

160
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Christendom n.

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That part of the world where Christianity is generally professed.

161
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chromatic adj.

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Belonging, relating to, or abounding in color.

162
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chronology n.

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The science that treats of computation of time or of investigation and arrangement of events.

163
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chronometer n.

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A portable timekeeper of the highest attainable precision.

164
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cipher v.

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To calculate arithmetically. (also a noun meaning zero or nothing).

165
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circulate v.

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To disseminate.

166
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circumference n.

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The boundary-line of a circle.

167
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circumlocution n.

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Indirect or roundabout expression.

168
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circumnavigate v.

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To sail quite around.

169
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circumscribe v.

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To confine within bounds.

170
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circumspect adj.

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Showing watchfulness, caution, or careful consideration.

171
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citadel n.

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Any strong fortress.

172
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cite v.

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To refer to specifically.

173
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claimant n.

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One who makes a claim or demand, as of right.

174
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clairvoyance n.

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Intuitive sagacity or perception.

175
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clamorous adj.

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Urgent in complaint or demand.

176
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clan n.

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A tribe.

177
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clandestine adj.

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Surreptitious.

178
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clangor n.

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Clanking or a ringing, as of arms, chains, or bells; clamor.

179
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clarify v.

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To render intelligible.

180
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clarion n.

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A small shrill trumpet or bugle.

181
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classify v.

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To arrange in a class or classes on the basis of observed resemblance’s and differences.

182
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clearance n.

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A certificate from the proper authorities that a vessel has complied with the law and may sail.

183
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clemency n.

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Mercy.

184
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clement adj.

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Compassionate.

185
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close-hauled adj.

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Having the sails set for sailing as close to the wind as possible.

186
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clothier n.

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One who makes or sells cloth or clothing.

187
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clumsy adj.

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Awkward of movement.

188
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coagulate v.

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To change into a clot or a jelly, as by heat, by chemical action, or by a ferment.

189
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coagulant adj.

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Producing coagulation.

190
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coalescence n.

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The act or process of coming together so as to form one body, combination, or product.

191
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coalition n.

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Combination in a body or mass.

192
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coddle v.

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To treat as a baby or an invalid.

193
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codicil n.

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A supplement adding to, revoking, or explaining in the body of a will.

194
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coerce v.

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To force.

195
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coercion n.

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Forcible constraint or restraint, moral or physical.

196
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coercive adj.

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Serving or tending to force.

197
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cogent adj.

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Appealing strongly to the reason or conscience.

198
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cognate adj.

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Akin.

199
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cognizant adj.

A

Taking notice.

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cohere v.

A

To stick together.

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