Vocab Flashcards
(266 cards)
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Adamant
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Refusing to change an opinion.
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Adverse
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Unfavorable; against one’s desires.
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Aggregate
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To combine.
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Aggressive
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Assertive and pushy.
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Allocate
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1) To put aside for a specific purpose.
2) To distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.
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Amateur
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Someone who is inexperienced or not highly skilled in a particular area.
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Ambiguous
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Having several potential meanings; unclear and difficult to understand.
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Anomaly
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Deviation from the norm.
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Antagonize
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To tease or be hostile towards a person or group.
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Attribute
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To give credit.
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Arbitrary
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Based on a whim or random decision.
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Arduous
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Requiring a lot of effort.
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Assuage
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To lessen a negative feeling.
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Augment
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To increase or make larger by adding to it.
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Berate
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To scold.
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Brash
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Rude and tactless.
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Brusque
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Abrupt to the point of rudeness.
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Cacophony
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A harsh, unpleasant mixture of noise.
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Cease
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To stop.
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Censure
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To express strong disapproval.
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Coalesce
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To combine or grow together.
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Coerce
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To force someone to do something against their will.
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Cognizant
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Being aware or having knowledge of something.
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Cohesion
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Uniting; becoming one.
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Concur
To agree.
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Constrain
To restrict or repress.
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Convey
1) To make known.
| 2) To transport from one place to another.
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Copious
Abundant.
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Corrode
To gradually wear away.
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Cumbersome
Burdensome; clumsy
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Deplete
To significantly decrease.
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Deposit
To deliver and leave an item.
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Despise
To hate.
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Deter
To discourage.
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Devise
To plan or create.
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Diatribe
A sharp criticism or attack.
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Divert
To cause a change of course.
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Dynamic
Constantly changing.
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Eloquent
Moving speech or writing.
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Epitome
A perfect example of something.
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Evade
To avoid or escape.
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Exemplary
Worthy of imitation.
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Expertise
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular field.
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Extract
To get or remove something.
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Famine
A time when there is an extreme lack of food.
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Feasible
Possible to do.
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Frivolous
Unnecessary; of little importance
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Garbled
Communication that is distorted and unclear.
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Grandiose
Pompous; overly important.
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Hackneyed
Overused and unoriginal.
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Haphazard
Lacking planning; random
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Implement
To carry out; execute
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Impose
To force upon.
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Incentive
A reason to do something.
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Incessant
Continuing without pause.
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Incidental
A minor part.
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Incite
To urge on.
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Indefatigable
Untiring.
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Indisputable
Not able to be challenged.
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Inflate
To increase in size.
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Integral
Necessary to complete the whole.
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Integrate
To combine.
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Intrepid
Fearless.
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Intricate
Highly detailed.
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Invasive
Intrusive.
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Irascible
Easy to anger.
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Irresolute
Uncertain.
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Jointly
Together.
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Knack
A special talent or skill.
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Lampoon
To mock or ridicule.
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Languish
To become weak; to be neglected.
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Leery
Wary.
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Legitimate
Lawful.
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Ludicrous
Ridiculous.
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Morose
Gloomy, depressed.
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Negligent
Lazy, neglectful.
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Nonchalant
Indifferent, unexcited
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Oppress
1) To unfairly burden.
2) Abuse, maltreat
3) Depress, make gloomy
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Paradigm
A typical example of something.
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Parsimonious
Frugal (sparing), stingy (ungenerous)
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Partake
To join in.
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Partial
Preferring one option over others.
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Paucity
Something existing in very small amounts; scarcity.
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Peripheral
Located on the side or edge.
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Pertain
Relate.
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Potent
Powerful.
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Pragmatic
Practical, sensible.
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Progeny
Offspring.
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Proximity
Nearness in time or space.
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Recapitulate
To give a brief summary.
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Recede
To retreat.
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Reproach
To express disapproval or disappointment.
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Resent
To feel bitterness or anger towards someone or something.
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Retain
To continue to do something or keep something.
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Retract
1. To draw back in.
| 2. To withdraw something after it’s found to be untrue.
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Rhetorical
Used just for style or impact.
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Safeguard
Something that serves as protection or ensures safety.
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Scrutinize
To very carefully examine.
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Severe
1. Harsh/strict.
| 2. Grave, critical.
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Solitary
Alone; without others.
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Squalid
Filthy and unpleasant.
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Stagnant
Sluggish, showing little/no movement.
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Subsequent
Coming after something in time.
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Supplant
To take the place of something else.
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Suspend
1. To temporarily stop.
| 2. To hang something from somewhere.
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Terminal
Situated at the end.
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Transparent
Easy to detect.
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Unobtrusive
Not attracting attention.
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Unscathed
Unharmed.
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Unjust
Unfair.
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Vacillate
To waver or be indecisive.
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Vestige
A small trace of something that is disappearing or has already disappeared.
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Vilify
To speak poorly of; to slander (make false and damaging statements)
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Whereas
On the contrary.
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catastrophic
extremely harmful; causing financial or physical ruin
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inherent
naturally characteristic; always found within something, because it's a basic part of that thing
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bode
to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs
1) bode well: good things will come
2) bode ill: bad things will come
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deplete
to greatly decrease the supply of a resource or material
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elementally
in terms of elements; basically
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reservoir
a place where a liquid is collected and stored
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arbitrary
chosen simply by whim or chance, not for any specific reason
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infinitesimal
immeasurably small
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gut
to empty or hollow out
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integrally
in a whole or complete manner
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retain
to keep or hold
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corrode
to be slowly weakened by chemical reactions
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expeditiously
quickly and efficiently
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combustion
the process of burning
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discretely
separately; distinctly
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nucleus
a central or essential part around which other parts are gathered; a core
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acquisition
the act of taking possession of something
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degrade
1) treat or regard (someone) with contempt or disrespect.
2) to reduce in value or strength
3) deteriorate chemically
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recede
to move back or away from
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agnostic
believing that humans cannot know whether there is a god
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animism
the belief that natural objects, such as trees, have souls
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atheist
one who does not believe in the existence of a supreme being
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deify
to worship (someone/something) as a god
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ecclesiastical
relating to a church
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exalt
to praise or honor
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aggravate
to make worse; to anger or intensify
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decrepit
weakened or worn out because of age, illness, or excessive use
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prognosis
an educated guess of how something will develop, especially a disease
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certifiably
in a manner that is officially recognized
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astrological
related to the study of the position of stars, the sun, and the planets in the belief that they influence earthly events
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divination
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.
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intermediary
mediator
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invoke
to call on for help/support
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phantom
ghost
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psychic
relating to the supposed ability of the human mind to sense things that cannot be observed
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self-perpetuating
having the power to renew oneself for an indefinite period of time
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assimilate
1) take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
2) absorb and integrate (people, ideas, or culture) into a wider society or culture.
3) absorb & digest
4) cause something to resemble
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cremation
the act of burning the dead
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folklore
the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations orally
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relic
something left from a long-ago culture, time period, or person
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rite
a ceremony meant to achieve a certain purpose
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ritually
as part of a traditional ceremony or habit
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saga
1) a long story of heroic achievement
| 2) a long story
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de facto (adv)
in reality; actually
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de facto (adj)
actual; especially: being such in effect though not formally recognized
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notion
A belief; a fanciful impulse, a conception of or belief about something; an impulse or desire, esp. one of a whimsical kind
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erudite
highly educated; having or showing great knowledge or learning
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fortify
to strengthen as to protect against attack
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implicitly
without being stated; unquestioningly; in a way that is not directly expressed
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parochial
1) relating to a church parish.
| 2) having a limited or narrow outlook or scope; narrow-minded
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rigor
1) the quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
2) severity or strictness.
3) demanding, difficult, or extreme conditions.
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roster
1) a list, especially of names
| 2) a list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization.
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secular
denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.
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allegiance
loyalty, commitment
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artillery
1) large guns that shoot powerful shells
| 2) army units that handle such guns
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in the trenches
in the middle of the hardest fighting or work
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mobilize
1) (of a country or its government) prepare and organize (troops) for active service.
2) arouse, awaken, generate
3) bring (resources) into use in order to achieve a particular goal.
4) make (something) movable or capable of movement.
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strategic
1) relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them; planned, calculated
2) carefully designed or planned to serve a particular purpose or advantage.
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annex
Attach, add
1) to attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
2) to add to something earlier, larger, or more important annexed a bibliography to the thesis
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apex
the highest point
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conquest
a takeover by force or continued effort
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prevailing
1) existing at a particular time; current.
| 2) having the most appeal or influence; prevalent (widespread)
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milieu
environment
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Orwellian
frightening and overcontrolled by a government that interferes in nearly every aspect of personal life
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reconciliation
1) the restoration of friendly relations.
| 2) the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
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commodity
a thing that can be bought and sold
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equity
1) fairness, impartial
| 2) the value of the shares issued by a company; value, worth
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inflation
a situation in which prices for many items rise quite fast
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net
after all costs have been subtracted from an amount
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per capita
for each person
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subsidy
money given by a government or other organization to support an activity
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affluence
wealth and the style of life that goes with it
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elite
belonging to a special, honored group; a group of people considered (by others or themselves) to be the best in a particular society or category, esp. because of their power, talent, or wealth
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nobility
1) the quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank.
2) the group of people belonging to the noble class in a country, especially those with a hereditary or honorary title.
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working class
the social group consisting of people who are employed for wages, especially in manual or industrial work. (not poor, but not middle class)
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assess
1) evaluate/estimate
| 2) calculate
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liability
1) Legal responsibility for something
| 2) a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage
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proprietor
owner, usually of a business or a building
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Propriety
1) the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
2) the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.
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safeguard
protect
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sole
only
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enterprising
1) having or showing initiative and resourcefulness; resourceful, entrepreneurial, imaginative
2) marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
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incentive
1) a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.
| 2) a payment or concession to stimulate greater output or investment.
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industrious
diligent & hard-working
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marginal
not very significant or effective
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distill
1) purify (a liquid) by vaporizing it, then condensing it by cooling the vapor, and collecting the resulting liquid.
2) extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of.
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entrepreneurial
1) characterized by the taking of financial risks in the hope of profit; enterprising.
2)
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haggle
dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.
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intrepid
fearless
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prototype
the first one made of a machine or system
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shuttle (v.)
to move back and forth often between two places
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inaugurate
1) begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).
2) admit (someone) formally to public office.
3) mark the beginning or first public use of (an organization or project).
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allegedly
according to what people say, although there is no proof
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civil
1) relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns
2) (law) relating to private relations between members of a community; noncriminal.
3) Polite
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verdict
a judgment in a court case
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apprehend
1) Arrest someone for a crime
| 2) understand or perceive.
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ascertain
find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
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bureaucratic
related to a large organization with a lot of complicated procedures
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condemn
to speak out against something in very strong terms; express complete disapproval of; censure, criticize
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implicate
1) show (someone) to be involved in a crime.
| 2) imply
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inquiry
an official investigation
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assail
1) make a concerted or violent attack on.
| 2) criticize (someone) strongly.
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objectively
based on unbiased standards, not on personal opinion
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cynical
1) believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
2) doubtful
3) contemptuous; mocking.
4) concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them.
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evade
avoid
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grotesque
extremely unattractive, in a way that catches a lot of attention; comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
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unmask
unmask
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coerce
1) to force; to put pressure on someone to do something
| 2) obtain (something) by using force or threats.
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detain
to prevent someone, for a relatively short time, from going on their way
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deviant
in a style that is not normal/morally correct and is offensive to many
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piracy
1) the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea.
2) a practice similar to piracy but in other contexts, especially hijacking
3) the unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work.
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predicament
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
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villainy
wicked or criminal behavior.
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cartel
1) an association of manufacturers or suppliers with the purpose of maintaining prices at a high level and restricting competition.
2) a written agreement between belligerent nations
3) a combination of political groups for common action
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interdict
an authoritative prohibition.
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juxtapose
place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
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potent
powerful
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residual
remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone; remaining, leftover
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kin
relatives
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legitimate
1) true
| 2) in the context of family, born of a mother and father who were married to each other
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proximity
closeness
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sentiment
1) feelings
| 2) opinion
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confide
tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others.
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solidarity
unity (as of a group or class), especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.
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despondent (adj.)
feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection (low spirits), or depression
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engender
1) to cause to exist or to develop; produce
| 2) (of a father) beget (offspring).
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proliferation
1) rapid increase in numbers.
| 2) a large number of something.
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reciprocity
the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.
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berate
scold or criticize (someone) angrily.
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contemptuous
scornful, disrespectful
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obnoxious
extremely unpleasant, highly offensive
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stigmatize
describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
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vitriolic
filled with bitter criticism or malice; acrimonious, rancorous
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delinquency
1) minor crime, especially that committed by young people.
| 2) neglect of one's duty.
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fringe (adj.)
not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme.
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hedonistic
engaged in the pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent. (usually implies that the pleasures are wrong.)
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hypocritical
behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
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status quo
the systems and conditions that exist now
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abstract (v.)
1) consider (something) theoretically or separately from something else.
2) extract or remove
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depict
1) show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
2) portray in words; describe.
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esthetically/aesthetically
in a way that relates to beauty
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intrinsic
being part of the basic nature of something
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realism
1) pragmatism
| 2) the quality or fact of representing a person, thing, or situation accurately or in a way that is true to life.
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advent
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
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connotation
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning; implication
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denote
1) be a sign of; indicate.
2) stand as a name or symbol for.
3) to make known
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ingenious
clever, original, inventive
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inscription
something written into a piece of rock or metal
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phonetic
relating to speech sounds.
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gala
a social occasion with special entertainments or performances.
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exotic
1) originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
2) strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual
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vanity
1) excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
2) futility, uselessness
