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latent

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(adj.) dormant, sleeping or hidden talent/ability

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maverick

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(n.) independent thinker, nonconformist

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revamp

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(v.) to revise, to renovate

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monogram

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(n.) design composed of one or more initials of a name

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irresolute

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(adj.) uncertain

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indignation

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(n.) anger at an injustice

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oblivion *

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(n.) obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness; 망각

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diatribe

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(n.) harsh speech

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orthography

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(n.) correct spelling

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engross

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(v.) to occupy fully, to absorb

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instill

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(v.) to teach or impress ideas or principles gradually

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pervert

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(v.) to corrupt; to turn from right to wrong; misuse

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glossy

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(adj.) smooth and shining

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impersonal

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(adj.) not being a person; not showing personal feelings

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prosperous

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(adj.) successful; rich; affluent

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peter

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(v.) to ebb, to slowly fade

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tautology

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(n.) unnecessary repetition

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assay

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(v.) to analyze to discover what materials are present; to evaluate soil or ore

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odometer

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(n.) devise to measure distance travelled

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hierarchy *

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(n.) organization by rank

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elusive *

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(adj.) difficult to pin down

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delirium

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(n.) mental disorder marked by confusion; uncontrolled excitement

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endoscope

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(n.) an instrument which shows internal organs

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rehash

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(v.) to revamp hurriedly/carelessly

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linguistic
(adj.) relating to language
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anthology
(n.) a collection of written works
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mortar
(n.) vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle
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rakish
(adj.) stylish
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indict *
(v.) to accuse someone of a crime formally
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pulsate
(v.) to beat regularly
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sojourn
(n.) temporary stay (v.) stay for a time
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magnascope
(n.) lens used to enlarge pictures
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viaduct
(n.) a bridge going over a river or vallye
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gist
(n.) main idea
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dishearten
(v.) to discourage
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reel
(n.) dance
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weather
(v.) to pass safely through a storm or difficult period
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genteel
(adj.) elegant
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score
(n.) number of points; written form of a musical composition; reason; group of 20
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wizardry
(adj.) sorcery; magic
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edifice
(n.) building of imposing size
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grav
(adj.) heavy
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quotidian
(adv.) daily
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enfranchised
(adj.) given voting rights
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mogul
(n.) powerful person
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languor
(adj.) lack or physical or mental energy
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shift
(v.) to change position or place; exchange one thing for another
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pang
(n.) sudden sharp feeling of pain
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sinewy
(adj.) tough; strong and firm; muscular
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scorch
(v.) to sear; 검게 타다
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escapism
(n.) avoiding reality by diverting oneself with amusements
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indecisive
(adj.) marked by indecision; inconclusive
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tense
(n.) nervous, stretched tight
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nauseous
(adj.) causing nausea; feeling nausea
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puerile
(adj.) immature
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trifling
(adj.) unimportant
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glut
(v.) to fill
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burly
(adj.) husky, muscular
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trite *
(adj.) boring, cliched
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mesmerize
(v.) to hypnotize, fascinate
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airy
(n.) of air; high in the air
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strenuous
(adj.) difficult
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renunciations
(n.) giving things up
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dorm
(n.) sleep
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refurbished
(v.) redecorated, renewed
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diligence *
(n.) steadiness of effort; persistent hard work
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cerebration
(n.) thought; working of the brain
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oaf
(n.) stupid awkward person
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indignant
(adj.) angry, insulted
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tawny
(n.) brownish yellow
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improvise
(v.) to compose on the spur of the moment
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pass off
(v.) to be present falsely; represent falsely to be
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forswear
(v.) to renounce under oath; abandon; make a solemn promise to give up
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misconstrue
(v.) to misinterpret
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mentors
(n.) advisors, teachers
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virus
(n.) disease communicator
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mash
(v.) to mash; 으깨다
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instigate *
(v.) to urge or goad, to drive forward
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clout
(n.) great influence especially political or social; hard blow with fist
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maelstrom
(n.) a strong whirlpool, a storm
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remonstrance
(n.) criticism
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distort
twist out of shape; give a false account of; misrepresent
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irretrievable
(adj.) impossible to recover or regain
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excised
(v.) to cut out
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dilute
(v.) to make a liquid less concentrated; reduce in strength
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conspiracy
(n.) secret plan against the law
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promote
(v.) to advance in rank; to advance; to help to flourish; to advocate; to help actively in forming
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clique
(n.) small exclusive group of people
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glean
(v.) to gather leavings; to gather grain left behind by reapers
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wheedle
(v.) to beg earnestly
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acquiesce *
(v.) to agree passively, to comply without protest
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restraint *
(n.) restriction, moderation or self-control, controlling force
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debonair
(adj.) friendly, charming, and fashionably dressed; aiming to please
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marvel
(v.) to be amazed or in awe
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overturn
(v.) to turn over
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mediate
(v.) to settle a dispute through the services of an outsider; act as an intermediary
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cognitions
(n.) mental knowledge
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partiality
(n.) state of being partial; inclination; favorable bias; special fondness; preference
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disgruntle
(v.) to make discontented
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maraud
(v.) to move in search of plunder
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Aesthetic
adj. relating to beauty
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Archaeology
n. the study of prehistoric people and their cultures
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Belie
v. to misrepresent
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Commend
v. to praise
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Convoluted
adj. complicated
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Differentiate
v. to mark as a different
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Dogmatic
adj. characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
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Emulate
v. to imitate in order to match or excel
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Exploit
v. to use for one's own advantage
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Idiosyncrasy
n. a characteristic that is peculiar to a specific person

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