GRE Deck 8 Flashcards
(400 cards)
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absolve
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pardon (an offense)
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accomplice
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partner in crime
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acme
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peak; pinnacle; highest point
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adversary
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opponent; enemy
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affirmation
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positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath; V. affirm; ADJ. affirmative; CF. affirmative action: positive discrimination
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agape
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openmouthed
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agnostic
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one who is skeptical of the existence or knowability of a god or any ultimate reality
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agrarian
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pertaining to land or its cultivation; Ex. agrarian reform
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alimony
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payments made regularly to an ex-spouse after divorce
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alluvial
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pertaining to soil deposits left by running water
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amicable
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peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome; Ex. amicable settlement
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amnesty
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pardon (allowed by government to political criminals)
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amphitheater
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oval building with tiers of seats; CF. arena
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anarchist
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person who seeks to overturn the established government; advocate of abolishing authority
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aperture
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opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light
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aphorism
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pithy maxim or saying; ADJ. aphoristic
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apiarist
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person who keeps bees
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aplomb
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poise; composure in difficult situations; assurance; self-confidence
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apologist
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one who writes in defense of a cause or institution; N. apologia
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apostate
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one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs; N. apostasy
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apothegm(apophthegm)
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pithy, compact saying
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appease
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pacify or soothe; Ex. appease a crying baby; N. appeasement
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arbiter
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person with power to decide a matter in dispute; judge who is in a position ot make influential judgments; Ex. supreme arbiter of fashion in beachware
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arboretum
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place where different trees and shrubs are studied and exhibited
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aria
operatic solo; a song sung by one person in an opera or oratorio
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ascetic
practicing self-denial; avoiding physical pleasures and comforts; austere; Ex. ascetic life of Buddhist monks; N. asceticism
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asylum
place of refuge or shelter; protection (religious or political)
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augury
omen; prophecy; sign of coming events; V. augur: predict; foretell; be a sign of (something in future)
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auroral
pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis
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auxiliary
offering or providing help; additional or subsidiary; N: helper; assistant
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awl
pointed tool used for piercing
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badger
pester; annoy continually with demands; persuade by asking again and again; Ex. The children badgered me into taking them into the cinema; N: a kind of mountain animal
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bane
posion; cause of ruin; ADJ. baneful: harmful; poisonous
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bard
poet
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beneficiary
person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
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bigot
one who is intolerant (in matters of religion or politics)
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blight
plant disease; V: infect with blight; ruin; destroy
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bombastic
pompous; using inflated language
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braid
plait; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; N: braided segment (as of hair)
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brochure
pamphlet
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bromide
platitude; chemical compound used to calm excitement
42
brooch
ornamental clasp; pin
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buccaneer
pirate
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bully
one who is habitually cruel to weaker people; V.
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bureaucracy
overregulated administrative system marked by red tape; ADJ. bureaucratic
46
bust
piece of sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest; V: break up; arrest; Ex. crimebuster
47
cajole
persuade by praise or false promise; coax; wheedle
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carping
petty criticism; fault-finding; fretful complaining; quibble
49
caste
one of the hereditary classes in Hindu society; social stratification; prestige
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cemetery
place for burying the dead
51
cerebral
pertaining to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional; CF. cerebrum
52
championship
position of champion; defense or support; competition held to determine a champion
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chaperon
older person who accompanies and supervises a young unmarried woman
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chase
ornament a metal surface by indenting; follow rapidly to catch
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chorus
phrase repeated throughout a song or poem
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circumvent
outwit; defeat by behaving more cleverly; outsmart; baffle; avoid; get around
57
clich\'e
phrase dulled in meaning by repetition; platitude; ADJ. clich\'ed
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coalition
partnership; league; union of separate political parties
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coax
persuade by flattery
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colloquial
pertaining to conversational or common speech; informal; N. colloquialism: colloquial expression
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commonplace
ordinary; N: something ordinary or common; trite remark
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compartment
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
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compelling
overpowering; irresistible in effect; holding one's attention; that compels one to do something; Ex. a compelling adventure story; V. compel
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complicity
participation; involvement (in a questionable act or a crime)
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condone
overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse
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congenial
pleasant; friendly; in agreement with one's tastes and nature; Ex. congenial weather
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conifer
pine tree (usu. evergreen); cone-bearing tree; ADJ. coniferous; CF. deciduous; CF. evergreen
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conjugal
pertaining to marriage
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connoisseur
person competent to act as a judge of art, etc. (whose judgments are respected); a lover of an art
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connubial
pertaining to marriage or the matrimonial state
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contaminate
pollute
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contrite
penitent; repentant; N. contrition
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controvert
oppose with arguments; attempt to refute; contradict; ADJ. controversial; N. controversy
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conventional
ordinary; typical; not nuclear; Ex. conventional weapons
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converse
opposite; ADJ.
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convert
one who has adopted a different religion or opinion; V: change into another form; (persuade to) adopt a particular religion or belief
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convivial
pleasantly merry; festive; joyous; gay; characterized by joviality; jovial
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copious
plentiful
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cosmic
pertaining to the universe; vast
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cull
pick out from others (to kill the weakest members); reject; select; collect (information); N.
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culprit
one guilty of a crime
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decant
pour off gently (wine or liquid)
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defile
pollute; make filthy or dirty; corrupt morally; profane; desecrate; N: narrow passage or gorge through mountains
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delineate
portray; depict; sketch; describe; N. delineation
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demagogue
person who appeals to people's prejudice; false leader of people; CF. demagoguery
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depict
portray
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depredation
plundering; destruction
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dermatologist
one who studies the skin and its diseases
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despoil
plunder; sack; Ex. despoil the village
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devout
pious; deeply religious; sincere; earnest; Ex. my devout hope
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dignitary
person of high rank or position
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disburse
pay out (as from a fund); N. disbursement; CF. purse
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dissuade
persuade not to do; discourage; N. dissuasion
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diva
operatic singer; prima donna
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divine
perceive intuitively (by or as if by magic); foresee the future; foretell; dowse; ADJ. N. divination
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doggerel
poor verse
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dogmatic
opinionated; holding stubbornly to one's opinion; arbitrary; doctrinal
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douse
plunge into water or liquid; dip; immerse; drench; wet throughly; extinguish; throw water over; dowse
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ecliptic
path of the sun and the planets
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ecologist
person concerned with the interrelationship between living organisms and their environment; person concerned with the detrimental effects of human civilization on the environment; CF. ecology
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efficacy
power to produce desired effect; ADJ. efficacious: effectual
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effusion
pouring forth; unrestrained outpouring of feeling; V. effuse: pour out; ADJ. effusive: pouring forth; gushing
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ego
one's opinion of oneself; self-esteem
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elegy
poem or song expressing lamentation (for the dead); ADJ. elegiacal, elegiac
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ellipsis
omission of words from a text; mark used to indicate an omission (when the meaning can be understood without them); PL. ellipses
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Elysium
place or condition of bliss
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emblazon
ornament richly (a shield or flag); N. emblazonment
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encomiastic
praising; eulogistic; N. encomium: very high praise; eulogy
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enrapture
please intensely; fill with rapture and delight
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entreat
plead; ask earnestly
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epaulet(epaulette)
ornament worn on the shoulder (of a uniform, etc.)
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epistemologist
philosopher who studies the nature of knowledge; N. epistemology
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epitome
perfect example or embodiment; brief summary; Ex. epitome of good manners; V. epitomize: make an epitome of; be an epitome of; embody
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epoch
period of time
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equinox
period of equal days and nights; the beginning of spring and autumn; Ex. vernal/autumnal equinox; ADJ. equinoctial
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erotic
pertaining to passionate love or sexual love
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escapade
prank; flighty conduct; reckless adventure that disobeys rules
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eugenic
pertaining to the improvement of race; N. eugenics: study of hereditary improvement of the human race
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eulogistic
praising; full of eulogy
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executioner
person administering capital punishment
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executive
person having administrative authority; one branch of government executing laws; ADJ: relating to executing
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executor
person designated to execute the terms of a will; ¿ÂÂ\_ÂÂ\_ú ÀÛÇ°ÀÇ ÃÂÅÂÂ\_ÀÛÀÚ
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existential
pertaining to existence; pertaining to the philosophy of existentialism
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expenditure
payment or expense; expending; something expended; output; Ex. receipt for the expenditure; Ex. expenditure of all the energy
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extol
praise very highly; glorify
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extrovert
person interested mostly in external objects and actions
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exuberance
overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness; ADJ. exuberant: high-spirited and lively; growing abundantly and strongly
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faction
party; clique (within a large group); dissension
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feasible
practical; able to be carried out; practicable
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felon
person convicted of a grave crime; CF. felony: serious crime
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filial
pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; Ex. filial respect
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filing
particle removed by a file
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firebrand
piece of burning wood; hothead; troublemaker; person who stirs up trouble
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flamboyant
ornate; highly elaborate; richly colored; ostentatious; showy; CF. flame
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flora
plants of a region or era
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forbearance
patience; forgiveness; V. forbear: refrain from (in a generous and forgiving way); be patient; Ex. forbear to send him to prison
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ford
place where a river can be crossed on foot; V.
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founder
person who establishes (an organization or business)
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freebooter
pirate or plunderer who makes war in order to grow rich
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fresco
painting on wet plaster (usually fresh)
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frieze
ornamental horizontal band on a wall
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frolic
play and jump about happily; frisk; Ex. frolicking young lambs
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frolicsome
prankish; gay; playful; merry; frisky
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functionary
official (who performs a particular function)
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gambit
opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed; action made to produce a future advantage
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gape
open widely; open the mouth wide; stare wonderingly with the mouth open; CF. agape
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garish
overbright in color; unpleasantly bright; gaudy
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gazette
official periodical publication; newspaper
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genre
particular variety of art or literature
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gentry
people of standing(rank or position); people of good family or high social position; class of people just below nobility
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germane
pertinent; bearing upon(having connection with) the case at hand; appropriate
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germinal
pertaining to a germ; creative; Ex. germinal idea
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glut
overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply
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gouge
overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury
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graphic
pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described
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gratify
please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire
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guise
outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise
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haven
place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven
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healthy
possessing good health; healthful
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heckler
person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech)
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hedonist
one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life; CF. hedonism: practice of living one's life purely for pleasure
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heed
pay attention to; N: close attention
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heresy
opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic
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herpetologist
one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians
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hieroglyphic
picture writing; ADJ.
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hireling
one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician
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horticultural
pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops
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hostage
person who is kept as a prisoner by an enemy so that the other side will do what the enemy demands
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hothead
person who does things too quickly without thinking; ADJ. hotheaded
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hue\_and\_cry
outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
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humanitarian
one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism
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hypochondriac
person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen
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immolate
offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)
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impale
pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear
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impuissance
powerlessness; feebleness
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indigence
poverty
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indigent
poor; destitute
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indissoluble
permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate
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induce
persuade; lead to do something; bring about; N. inducement
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induct
place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts
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inductive
pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general
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infernal
pertaining to hell; devilish; N. inferno: place of fiery heat or destruction
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infiltrate
pass into or through; penetrate or enter (an organization) sneakily; Ex. infiltrate the troops into enemy territory; CF. infiltrator
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institute
organization for a special purpose; V: establish
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insurmountable
overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable
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intermittent
periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
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interregnum
period between two successive reigns or governments
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introvert
one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted
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invalid
one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness; ADJ: incapacitated by illness; not valid; null; V: allow to leave (a military force) because of ill-health
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inverse
opposite
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invocation
prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking
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itinerary
plan of a trip; record of a trip
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jab
poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows
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jest
playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully
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jug
pitcher; container for holding liquids
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juxtapose
place side by side; CF. next
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kleptomaniac
person who has a compulsive desire to steal
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lance
pierce with a lance; cut into; N: spearlike weapon
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larder
pantry; place where food is kept
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laud
praise; N. ADJ. laudable: praiseworthy; ADJ. laudatory: expressing praise
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license
official or legal permission; latitude of action or speech; excessive freedom that causes harm or damage; V.
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linguistic
pertaining to language
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lunar
pertaining to the moon
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luscious
pleasing to taste or smell; delicious
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madrigal
pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments
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magistrate
official with power to administer the law
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magnate
person of prominence or influence; powerful or influential person (in business or industry); Ex. oil magnate
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malcontent
person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented
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malingerer
one who feigns illness to escape duty; V. malinger: feign illness to avoid work
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mandate
order; charge; authoritative command; power to govern another country; power to given to a government; region under administration; V: give a mandate to; place under a mandate; Ex. mandated territory
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manifestation
outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent
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manipulate
operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative
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marital
pertaining to marriage
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marsupial
one of a family of mammals that nurse their offspring in a pouch(pocket of skin or leather); CF. kangaroo, opossum, wombat
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martyr
one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism
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masochist
person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism
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mason
one who builds or works with stone or brick; N. masonry: work of a mason; stonework or brickwork
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matrix
point of origin; array of numbers or algebraic symbols; mold or die; Ex. the matrix of Western civilization
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mauve
pale purple
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mediocre
ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad
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metallurgical
pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores
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metaphysical
pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality
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mime
pantomime(act without dialogue); mimicry; mimer; V: mimic; pantomime
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minutiae
petty or trivial details; CF. minutia
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misanthrope
one who hates mankind; misanthropist
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mnemonic
pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid
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mogul
powerful person; Ex. oil moguls; CF. Mogol, Moghul; CF. Mongolian
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mollycoddle
pamper; coddle; baby; indulge excessively
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molt(moult)
periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth)
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monetary
pertaining to money
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mongrel
plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ.
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monochrome
painting in only one color; ADJ.
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mosaic
picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ.
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muse
ponder at length; N: source of inspiration (esp. of a poet)
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nautical
pertaining to ships or navigation
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nihilist
one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement
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nonentity
person of no importance; nonexistence
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numismatist
person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals
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obsolete
outmoded; no longer used
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obstetrician
physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife
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oculist
physician who specializes in treatment of the eyes
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optimist
person who looks on the bright side; N. optimism
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optometrist
one who fits glasses to remedy visual defects
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outcast
one that has been excluded from a society; ADJ.
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outlook
point of view; view from a particular place; expectation for the future; prospect; Ex. outlook on life; Ex. pleasing outlook; Ex. weather outlook
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outstrip
outrun; surpass; outdo
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outwit
outsmart; defeat by behaving more cleverly
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overt
open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert
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pacifist
one opposed to force; antimilitarist; ADJ. N. pacifism: opposition to war as a means of resolving disputes
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palimpsest
parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased
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pallid
pale; wan; Ex. pallid complexion
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partisan
one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla
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pass\'e
old-fashioned; past the prime
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pastry
paste of flour and water (eaten when baked)
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pathological
pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease
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pecuniary
pertaining to money
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pedestrian
ordinary; dull; unimaginative(lacking in imagination); going on foot; Ex. pedestrian prose; N.
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pediatrician
physician specializing in children's diseases; N. pediatrics
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peer
one who has equal standing with another; nobleman; V: look intently; N. peerage; CF. peeress
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penumbra
partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow
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perforate
pierce; put a hole through
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perigee
point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee
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perimeter
outer boundary; length of the outer boundary; circumference
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periphery
outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town
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pharisaical
pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical
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pharisee
Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
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physiological
pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology
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piecemeal
one part at a time; gradually; in stages; Ex. read a novel piecemeal
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pied
piebald; variegated(many-colored); multicolored
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pillage
plunder
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pinnacle
peak; highest point; acme; Ex. pinnacle of fame
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piquant
pleasantly tart-tasting; spicy; pleasantly stimulating; Ex. piquant situation when my old enemy asked for my help
273
piscatorial
pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces
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placate
pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease
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placid
peaceful; calm; Ex. placid child/lake
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plaster
paste that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls; V.
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plaudit
praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud
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plumber
one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes)
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plump
pleasantly fat; nicely rounded
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podium
pedestal; raised platform
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polygamist
one who has more than one spouse at a time; CF. bigamy; CF. polyandry
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pontifical
pertaining to a bishop or pope; pompous or pretentious; CF. pontiff: pope; bishop
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poseur
person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose
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potent
powerful; convincing; persuasive; greatly influential
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pragmatic
practical (as opposed to idealistic); concerned with practical worth or impact of something; Ex. pragmatic test of the skill
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pragmatist
practical person; N. pragmatism: pragmatic way of dealing with things
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precept
practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept
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preeminent
outstanding; superior
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premeditate
plan in advance; Ex. premeditated murder
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pretentious
ostentatious; showy; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious; Ex. pretentious films that claim to be art
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prime
period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare
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procrastinate
postpone; delay or put off
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prod
poke (with a pointed object); stir up; urge; goad to action; N: pointed object used to prod; prodding
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prong
pointed projecting part
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proscenium
part of stage in front of curtain; front arch of a stage
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prot\'eg\'e
person receiving protection and support from a patron
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prototype
original work used as a model by others
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provenance
place of origin; origin or source of something; Ex. Gunpowder is of Chinese provenance; CF. come
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provincial
pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; narrow; unsophisticated
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pseudonym
pen name; fictitious name assumed by an author; ADJ. pseudonymous
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psychopathic
pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder
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puissant
powerful; strong; potent; N. puissance: power
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pulmonary
pertaining to the lungs
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pummel
pommel; beat or pound with fists
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purgatory
place of spiritual expiation; temporary state or place in which the souls must expiate their sins
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pyromaniac
person with an insane desire to set things on fire
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quarry
person or animal of pursuit; victim; object of a hunt; prey
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rave
overwhelmingly favorable review; V: talk wildly as if mad; Ex. raving lunatic
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reaper
one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop
310
recess
pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive
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reprieve
postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of
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resignation
patiently submissiveness; statement that one is quitting a job; ADJ. resigned: acquiescent
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riddle
pierce with holes; permeate or spread throughout; Ex. The gunman riddled the car with bullets; Ex. The whole report is riddled with errors; N. large sieve (separating earth from stone)
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rococo
ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century
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romp
play or frolic boisterously; gambol; N.
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rustic
pertaining to country people; unsophisticated; simple; crude; uncouth; (of furniture) rough with the bark left on; N. rural person; rustic person
317
ruthless
pitiless; merciless; cruel
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saboteur
one who commits sabotage; destroyer of property; N. sabotage: destruction of property (usually carried out secretly)
319
sage
person celebrated for wisdom; wise person; ADJ: wise
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sanctuary
place of refuge; shelter; shrine; holy place; Ex. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church.
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sanguine
optimistic; cheerful; hopeful; of the color of blood; red
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sartorial
pertaining to tailors or tailoring; Ex. a man of great sartorial elegance; CF. sartor: tailor
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savory
pleasant in taste; tasty; pleasing, attractive, or agreeable; Ex. savory reputation
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scenario
plot outline; screenplay(script for a movie); opera libretto; outline of possible future events
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seep
pass slowly through small openings; ooze; trickle; N. seepage
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seismic
pertaining to earthquakes
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semblance
outward appearance; guise; Ex. We called in the troops to bring a/some semblance of order to the city.
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senility
old age; feeblemindedness of old age; ADJ. senile: resulting from old age; showing the weakness of body or mind from old age; Ex. senile dementia
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sententious
pithy; terse; concise; aphoristic
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sheathe
place into a case; insert into or provide with a sheath; Ex. He sheathed his dagger; N. sheath: case for a blade
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simplistic
oversimplified
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sleeper
one that achieves unexpected success; something originally of little value or importance that in time becomes very valuable
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solstice
point or time at which the sun is farthest from the equator
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somatic
pertaining to the body; bodily; physical
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soothsayer
one who foretells the future
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sow
plant or scatter seed
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spoilsport
one who spoils the pleasure of others
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spoof
parody
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sportive
playful; frolicsome; merry; CF. sport: play or frolic; CF. sportsmanlike
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staccato
played in an abrupt manner; marked by abrupt sharp sound; Ex. staccato applause
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stalwart
physically strong; brawny; steadfast; strong in mind or determination; Ex. stalwart supporter; N: stalwart follower
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stamina
power of endurance; strength; staying power
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stellar
pertaining to the stars; of a star performer; outstanding; Ex. stellar attraction of the entire performance
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stereotype
one regarded as embodying a set image or type; fixed and unvarying representation; standardized mental picture often reflecting prejudice; Ex. stereotype of the happy slave; V: make a stereotype of; represent by a stereotype; Ex. It is wrong to stereotype people; Ex. stereotyped answer
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stickler
perfectionist; person who insists things be exactly right
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stipend
pay for services
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stipple
paint or draw with dots or short strokes
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strut
pompous walk; V: walk in a self-important manner
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submerge
place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work
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suborn
persuade to act unlawfully (especially to commit perjury); N. subornation
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subtlety
perceptiveness; ingenuity; delicacy; ADJ. subtle: delicate; so slight as to be difficult to detect; able to make fine distinctions; clever; Ex. subtle mind/differences in meaning
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superimpose
place over something else
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supernumerary
person or thing excess of what is necessary; extra; ADJ: additional to the usual or necessary number
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supplicant
one who supplicates; ADJ.
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supplicate
petition humbly; pray to grant a favor
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surge
powerful movement of or like a wave; V.
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surmount
overcome
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sylvan
pertaining to the woods or the country
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tactile
pertaining to the organs or sense of touch
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tangential
only slightly connected; not central; peripheral; digressing; showing divergence; CF. tangent
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tanner
person who turns animal hides into leather
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teetotalism
practice of abstaining totally from alcoholic drinks; N. teetotaler;; ADJ. teetotal; CF. T + total
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tenancy
possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy
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tenant
one that pays rent to use property owned by another
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tender
offer formally; extend; Ex. tender one's resignation/the exact fare; N: formal offer; money; Ex. legal tender; ADJ: young and vulnerable; sensitive to the touch; sore; soft; delicate; Ex. child of tender years; Ex. tender wound
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terminal
part that forms the end; railroad or bus station; ADJ. forming an end; ending in death; fatal; Ex. terminal cancer
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terrestrial
on or relating to the earth
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thermal
pertaining to heat; producing heat; warm; Ex. thermal bath; N: rising current of warm air
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thesis
opinion put forward and supported by reasoned arguments
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thespian
pertaining to drama; N: actor or actress
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token
outward sign; Ex. a token of our gratitude
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topography
physical features of a region (such as the shape and height); CF. topo-: place
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touchy
oversensitive; easily offended; irasible; delicate; needing delicate handling; Ex. touchy situation
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toxic
poisonous; N. toxicity
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trajectory
path taken by a projectile; Ex. trajectory of a bullet
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translucent
partly transparent
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transparent
permitting light to pass through freely; easily detected; obvious; clear; Ex. transparent lie
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trappings
outward decorations; ornaments (as an outward sign of rank)
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tribune
official of ancient Rome elected by the plebians to protect their rights; protector of the people
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trickster
person who cheats people
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troth
pledge of good faith especially in betrothal; betrothal; Ex. by my troth
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tyranny
oppression; cruel government; ADJ. tyrannical: of a tyrant or tyranny; despotic; V. tyrannize: treat tyrannically; oppress
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unctuous
oily; bland; insincerely suave
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unequivocal
plain; clear; obvious
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unguent
ointment
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unilateral
one-sided; involving or affecting only one side; Ex. unilateral declaration
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upshot
outcome; final result
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valedictory
pertaining to farewell; N: farewell address (esp. at graduation exercises)
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vantage
position giving an advantage (such as a strategic point); CF. vantagepoint
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varnish
paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V.
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venom
poison (of an animal); hatred; Ex. remarks full of venom; ADJ. venomous
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verbiage
pompous array of words; too many unnecessary words; wordiness
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vernal
pertaining to spring
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vicar
parish priest; representative
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vigilante
one who without authority assumes law enforcement powers
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viper
poisonous snake
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vogue
popular fashion; Ex. Jeans became the vogue.
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voyeur
Peeping Tom; person who derives sexual gratification from observing the sexual acts of others
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weather
pass safely through (a storm or difficult period); endure the effects of weather or other forces
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zest
outer skin of an orange used for giving a special taste to food; spice; interest; flavor; spirited enjoyment; Ex. add a certain zest to the affair; Ex. zest for life
