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abbey - n. a monastery ruled by an abbot
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abide - v. dwell; inhabit or live in
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abound - v. be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
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absence - n. the state of being absent
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absorb - v. assimilate or take in
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abstinence - n. practice of refraining from indulging an appetite especially alcohol
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absurd - j. inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
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abundant - j. present in great quantity
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abusive - j. characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
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academic - j. associated with school or learning
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academy - n. a school for special training
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accept - v. consider or hold as true
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access - v. reach or gain access to
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accessible - j. easily obtained
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acclaim - n. enthusiastic approval
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accommodate - v. provide with something desired or needed
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accompany - v. go or travel along with
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accomplish - v. to gain with effort
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account - v. furnish a justifying analysis or explanation
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accurate - j. conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
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accusation - n. an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
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accuse - v. blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
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acid - j. biting, sarcastic, or scornful
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acknowledge - v. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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acquire - v. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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acquisition - n. something acquired or received
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adamant - j. impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason
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adjacent - j. having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
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administrator - n. someone who manages a government agency or department
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advent - n. arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
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adverse - j. contrary to your interests or welfare
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advisory - n. an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
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advocacy - n. active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
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advocate - v. speak, plead, or argue in favor of
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affect - n. the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
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affirmative - j. affirming or giving assent
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aggression - n. violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
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airy - j. not practical or realizable; speculative
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album - n. a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc
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alcohol - n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
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alien - j. being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
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allegiance - n. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
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alley - n. a narrow street with walls on both sides
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alliance - n. a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
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ally - n. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
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altar - n. a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made
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alter - v. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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alternate - j. serving or used in place of another
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alternative - j. serving or used in place of another
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altitude - n. elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
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amateur - j. lacking professional skill or expertise
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ambiguous - j. having more than one possible meaning
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ambitious - j. having a strong desire for success or achievement
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ambivalent - j. uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
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analogy - n. drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
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analyst - n. someone who is skilled at analyzing data
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analyze - v. break down into components or essential features
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anchor - v. fix firmly and stably
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android - n. a robot designed to look and behave like a human being
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annual - j. occurring or payable every year
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anonymous - j. having no known name or identity or known source
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antichrist - n. the adversary of Christ (or Christianity) mentioned in the New Testament
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antique - j. made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
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anxious - j. causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
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apartheid - n. a social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against people who are not Whites
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apocalyptic - j. prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
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apology - n. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
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apparel - n. clothing in general
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apparent - j. clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
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appease - v. make peace with
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appropriate - j. suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
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apt - j. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
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arbitrary - j. based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
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arcade - n. a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
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arrange - v. put into a proper or systematic order
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arrangement - n. an orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging
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arrival - n. the act of arriving at a certain place
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arrogance - n. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
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arrogant - j. having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
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articulate - j. expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
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assassination - n. murder of a public figure by surprise attack
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assess - v. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
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assets - n. anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
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asylum - n. a shelter from danger or hardship
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auburn - j. (of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
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august - j. profoundly honored
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aura - n. a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
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austere - j. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
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authentic - j. not counterfeit or copied
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authenticity - n. undisputed credibility
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authoritarian - n. a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
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autobiography - n. a biography of yourself
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autonomous - j. existing as an independent entity
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autonomy - n. immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
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avid - j. marked by active interest and enthusiasm
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banal - j. repeated too often; over familiar through overuse
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barring - n. the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
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bass - n. the lowest adult male singing voice
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batter - n. a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking
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belle - n. a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
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beneficial - j. promoting or enhancing well-being
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benefit - n. something that aids or promotes well-being
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benign - j. not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
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bid - n. a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
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biography - n. an account of the series of events making up a person's life
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biology - n. the science that studies living organisms
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blaze - n. a strong flame that burns brightly
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bleak - j. unpleasantly cold and damp
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bogus - j. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
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bolster - v. support and strengthen
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bomb - n. an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
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bore - n. a person who evokes boredom
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botanical - j. of or relating to plants or botany
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boycott - n. a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
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brass - n. an alloy of copper and zinc
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breach - n. an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)
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broadcast - n. message that is transmitted by radio or television
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brokerage - n. the business of a broker; charges a fee to arrange a contract between two parties
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buffet - n. a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves
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bumper - n. a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage
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bureau - n. an administrative unit of government
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bureaucracy - n. non elected government officials
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butt - v. to strike, thrust or shove against
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cabinet - n. persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers
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caliber - n. a degree or grade of excellence or worth
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campaign - n. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
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canon - n. a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy
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cardinal - j. serving as an essential component
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caricature - n. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
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casual - j. without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
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catastrophe - n. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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caucus - n. a closed political meeting
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causal - j. involving or constituting a cause; causing
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censure - n. harsh criticism or disapproval
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census - n. a periodic count of the population
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cereal - n. grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet
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ceremonial - j. marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
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chaos - n. a state of extreme confusion and disorder
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characteristic - n. a distinguishing quality
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chronic - j. being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
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citadel - n. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
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cite - v. refer to for illustration or proof
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clumsy - j. not elegant or graceful in expression
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coalition - n. an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
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coherent - j. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
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coincidence - n. the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
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collapse - v. break down, literally or metaphorically
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colleague - n. an associate that one works with
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collective - j. set up on the principle of collectivism or ownership and production by the workers involved usually under the supervision of a government
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collector - n. a person who collects things
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collision - n. an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
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commemorate - v. mark by some ceremony or observation
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commentary - n. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
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commission - n. a special group delegated to consider some matter
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commitment - n. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
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commodity - n. articles of commerce
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commute - n. a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
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comparable - j. able to be compared or worthy of comparison
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comparison - n. the act of examining resemblances
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compassionate - j. showing or having compassion
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compensate - v. make payment to; compensate
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competence - n. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
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competent - j. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
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competitive - j. involving competition or competitiveness
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competitor - n. the contestant you hope to defeat
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complex - j. complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
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component - n. an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
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composer - n. someone who composes music as a profession
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comprehensive - j. broad in scope
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concede - v. admit (to a wrongdoing)
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conceive - v. have the idea for
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concession - n. a point conceded or yielded
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confederate - j. united in a group or league
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confidence - n. a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable
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confident - j. having or marked by confidence or assurance
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confront - v. oppose, as in hostility or a competition
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conscience - n. a feeling of shame when you do something immoral
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conscious - j. knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
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consecutive - j. one after the other
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consensus - n. agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
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conservatism - n. a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
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conservative - j. avoiding excess
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consistency - n. a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
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conspicuous - j. obvious to the eye or mind
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conspiracy - n. a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
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constituency - n. the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
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consume - v. use up (resources or materials)
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consumer - n. a person who uses goods or services
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consumption - n. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth
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contemplate - v. look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
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contemporary - j. belonging to the present time
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contender - n. the contestant you hope to defeat
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contentious - j. inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
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contingent - j. possible but not certain to occur
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continuous - j. continuing in time or space without interruption
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contradiction - n. opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
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contradictory - j. unable for both to be true at the same time
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contribution - n. a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
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contributor - n. someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
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convenience - n. the quality of being useful and convenient
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conversion - n. the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another
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convertible - j. designed to be changed from one use or form to another
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conviction - n. an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
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corporate - j. of or belonging to a corporation
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corps - n. a body of people associated together
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corruption - n. destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
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cosmetic - j. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
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cosmopolitan - j. of worldwide scope or applicability
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counsel - n. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
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counterpart - n. a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
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courageous - j. able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
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course - n. a connected series of events or actions or developments
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courtesy - n. a courteous or respectful or considerate act
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credible - j. appearing to merit belief or acceptance
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critique - n. a serious examination and judgment of something
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crusade - v. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
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crush - v. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
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curator - n. the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
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curriculum - n. an integrated course of academic studies
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cynical - j. believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
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cynicism - n. a cynical feeling of distrust
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daring - n. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
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debacle - n. a sudden and violent collapse
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debut - v. appear for the first time in public
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decay - n. the organic phenomenon of rotting
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decency - n. the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
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decent - j. socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
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decisive - j. characterized by decision and firmness
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decree - n. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
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dedication - n. complete and wholehearted fidelity
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default - n. loss due to not showing up
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defendant - n. a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
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defensive - j. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
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defiance - n. a hostile challenge
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definite - j. known for certain
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delicacy - n. something considered choice to eat
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demise - v. transfer by a lease or by a will
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demonstrate - v. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
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denominator - n. the divisor of a fraction
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deposition - n. (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office
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depression - n. a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
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depth - n. the attribute or quality of being deep, strong, or intense
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derive - v. come from
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descent - n. properties attributable to your ancestry
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desert - n. arid land with little or no vegetation
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designate - v. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
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despair - n. a state in which all hope is lost or absent
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desperate - j. showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire
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detect - v. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
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deter - v. try to prevent; show opposition to
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determination - n. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
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deterrent - j. tending to deter
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diagnosis - n. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
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dialogue - n. a discussion intended to produce an agreement
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difference - n. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
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dignity - n. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
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dilemma - n. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
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diplomacy - n. subtly skillful handling of a situation
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diplomat - n. a person who deals tactfully with others
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diplomatic - j. using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people
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disagree - v. be of different opinions
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disappear - v. become invisible or unnoticeable
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discern - v. detect with the senses
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discipline - n. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
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discomfort - n. the state of being tense and feeling pain
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discourse - n. extended verbal expression in speech or writing
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discover - v. see for the first time; make a discovery
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discriminate - v. treat differently on the basis of sex or race
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discussion - n. an exchange of views on some topic
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disdain - n. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
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dishonest - j. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
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dismal - j. causing dejection
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dismay - v. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
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dismissal - n. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
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disparity - n. inequality or difference in some respect
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disregard - n. willful lack of care and attention
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dissent - n. a difference of opinion
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distant - j. separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
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distinction - n. a distinguishing difference
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distress - n. extreme physical pain
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distrust - v. regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
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diverse - j. many and different
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diversion - n. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
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diversity - n. noticeable heterogeneity
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divert - v. turn aside; turn away from
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document - n. writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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doe - n. mature female of mammals of which the male is called 'buck'
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domain - n. territory over which rule or control is exercised
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dominance - n. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
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dominant - j. exercising influence or control
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dominate - v. be in control
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domination - n. social control by dominating
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donate - v. give to a charity or good cause
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donor - n. person who makes a gift of property
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drastic - j. forceful and extreme and rigorous
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drought - n. a shortage of rainfall
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dubious - j. open to doubt or suspicion
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dynamics - n. the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
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earnest - j. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
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eccentric - n. a person with an unusual or odd personality
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eclectic - j. selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
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editorial - n. an article giving opinions or perspectives
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effect - n. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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effective - j. works well as a means or remedy
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efficiency - n. skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort
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efficient - j. able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
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elaborate - v. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
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element - n. any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
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eligible - j. qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
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eliminate - v. terminate, end, or take out
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embargo - n. a government order imposing a trade barrier
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emblem - n. a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
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embrace - n. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
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emerge - v. come out into view, as from concealment
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emergence - n. the gradual beginning or coming forth
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eminent - j. of imposing height; especially standing out above others
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emphasis - n. intensity or forcefulness of expression
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emphasize - v. to stress, single out as important
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employee - n. a worker who is hired to perform a job
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employer - n. a person or firm that employs workers
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emulate - v. imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software
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enact - v. order by virtue of superior authority; decree
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encourage - v. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
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encyclopedia - n. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics
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endorse - v. be behind; approve of
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enduring - j. patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble
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energetic - j. possessing or exerting or displaying energy
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enhance - v. make better or more attractive
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enormous - j. extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
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enthusiastic - j. having or showing great excitement and interest
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entity - n. that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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epic - j. very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
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epidemic - n. a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
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episode - n. a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series
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equilibrium - n. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
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equity - n. the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
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equivalent - j. being essentially equal to something
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error - n. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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esquire - n. a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
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essence - n. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
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evangelical - j. relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels
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evoke - v. call to mind
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evolution - n. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
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exceed - v. be greater in scope or size than some standard
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excellent - j. very good; of the highest quality
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excerpt - n. a passage selected from a larger work
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excess - j. more than is needed, desired, or required
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exclude - v. prevent from being included or considered or accepted
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excursion - n. a journey taken for pleasure
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exempt - v. grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
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existence - n. everything that exists anywhere
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exit - v. move out of or depart from
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exotic - j. strikingly strange or unusual
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expand - v. become larger in size or volume or quantity
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expansion - n. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
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expect - v. regard something as probable or likely
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expectancy - n. something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
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expense - n. money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer
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expertise - n. skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
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explicit - j. precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
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explode - v. drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
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exploit - v. use or manipulate to one's advantage
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explosion - n. the act of exploding or bursting
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explosive - n. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
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exposure - n. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
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expressive - j. characterized by expression
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extension - n. an addition to the length of something
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extensive - j. large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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exterior - n. the outer side or surface of something
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external - j. happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
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extradition - n. the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty)
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extraordinary - j. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
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extravagant - j. unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
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exuberant - j. joyously unrestrained
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fabulous - j. extremely pleasing
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facial - j. of or concerning the face
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facility - n. something designed and created to serve a particular function and to afford a particular convenience or service
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faction - n. a dissenting clique
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faulty - j. characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
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feasible - j. capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
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felony - n. a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
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feminine - j. associated with women and not with men
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fervor - n. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
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fetus - n. an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
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feud - n. a bitter quarrel between two parties
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feudal - j. of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
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fidelity - n. the quality of being faithful
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finale - n. the concluding part of any performance
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finite - j. bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
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fiscal - j. involving financial matters
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flag - n. emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
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flamboyant - j. marked by ostentation but often tasteless
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fleet - n. a group of warships organized as a tactical unit
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flexible - j. able to flex; able to bend easily
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flop - n. a complete failure
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flourish - n. a showy gesture
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foil - n. anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
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ford - v. cross a river where it's shallow
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forecast - n. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
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foreign - j. relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world
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foresee - v. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
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formation - n. an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
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formidable - j. extremely impressive in strength or excellence
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formula - n. directions for making something
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forte - n. an asset of special worth or utility
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forth - a. forward in time or order or degree
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foster - v. promote the growth of
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fragile - j. easily broken or damaged or destroyed
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frantic - j. excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
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fray - v. wear away by rubbing
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frequency - n. the number of occurrences within a given time period
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fringe - n. a social group holding marginal or extreme views
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frivolous - j. not serious in content or attitude or behavior
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frontier - n. a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
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fundamental - j. being or involving basic facts or principles
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further - v. promote the growth of
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futile - j. producing no result or effect
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galaxy - n. (astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust
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gamble - v. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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gauge - n. a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
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generate - v. bring into existence
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generic - j. applicable to an entire class or group
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generosity - n. the trait of being willing to give your money or time
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genesis - n. the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; Cain and Abel
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gesture - n. motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
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gigantic - j. so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
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gist - n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
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glimpse - n. a brief or incomplete view
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glorious - j. having great beauty and splendor
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grandeur - n. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
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grandiose - j. impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
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grave - j. of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
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gravity - n. a manner that is serious and solemn
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grief - n. something that causes great unhappiness
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grotesque - j. distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
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grove - n. a small growth of trees without underbrush
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guise - n. an artful or simulated semblance
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hack - n. a mediocre and disdained writer
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hale - j. exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
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handwriting - n. something written by hand
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harbor - v. hold back a thought or feeling about
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hazard - n. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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heir - n. a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
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heritage - n. practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
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hilarious - j. marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
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hollow - j. not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
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homage - n. respectful deference
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hostility - n. violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
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humane - j. marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
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humanitarian - n. someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
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hush - v. become quiet or still; fall silent
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hybrid - n. (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
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hypocrisy - n. insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
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hypothesis - n. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
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hysteria - n. excessive or uncontrollable fear
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icon - n. a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church
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ideology - n. an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
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illusion - n. an erroneous mental representation
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imaginary - j. not based on fact; unreal
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imitation - n. something copied or derived from an original
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immense - j. unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
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immigrant - n. a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
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imminent - j. close in time; about to occur
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immoral - j. not adhering to ethical or moral principles
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immune - j. (usually followed by 'to') not affected by a given influence
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impending - j. close in time; about to occur
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implausible - j. having a quality that provokes disbelief
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implicit - j. implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
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imply - v. express or state indirectly
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impose - v. compel to behave in a certain way
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improper - j. not suitable or right or appropriate
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impulse - n. a sudden desire
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inadequate - j. not sufficient to meet a need
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incentive - n. a positive motivational influence
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incidence - n. the relative frequency of occurrence of something
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incident - n. a public disturbance
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incidentally - a. of a minor or subordinate nature
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inclined - j. at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
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incompetence - n. lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
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inconsistent - j. displaying a lack of consistency
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inconvenient - j. not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
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indefinitely - a. to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
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indicator - n. a device for showing the operating condition of some system
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indifferent - j. showing no care or concern in attitude or action
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indigenous - j. originating where it is found
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indulge - v. enjoy to excess
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inefficient - j. not producing desired results; wasteful
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inept - j. generally incompetent and ineffectual
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inevitable - j. incapable of being avoided or prevented
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inexpensive - j. relatively low in price or charging low prices
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infamous - j. known widely and usually unfavorably
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infinite - j. having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
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influence - n. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
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influential - j. having or exercising influence or power
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influx - n. the process of flowing in
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ingenious - j. showing inventiveness and skill
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inherent - j. in the nature of something though not readily apparent
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injunction - n. (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
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inland - a. towards or into the interior of a region
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insight - n. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
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insistence - n. the state of demanding notice or attention
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inspector - n. a high ranking police officer
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instance - n. an occurrence of something
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instant - n. a very short time
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insufficient - j. of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
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integral - j. essential to completeness; lacking nothing
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integrity - n. moral soundness
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intellectual - j. appealing to or using the intellect
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intelligence - n. the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
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intensive - j. characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form
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intention - n. an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
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interact - v. act together or towards others or with others
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interim - n. the time between one event, process, or period and another
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intermediate - j. lying between two extremes in time or space or state
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intervene - v. get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
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intervention - n. the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
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intimacy - n. close or warm friendship
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intricate - j. having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
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invasion - n. any entry into an area not previously occupied
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inventive - j. (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
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investigator - n. a police officer who investigates crimes
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investor - n. someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns
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invincible - j. incapable of being overcome or subdued
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invoke - v. cite as an authority; resort to
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involuntary - j. not subject to the control of the will
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involve - v. engage as a participant
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irony - n. incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
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irrational - j. not consistent with or using reason
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irrelevant - j. having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
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irresistible - j. impossible to resist; overpowering
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irresponsible - j. showing lack of care for consequences
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judgment - n. the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions
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judicial - j. belonging or appropriate to the office of a judge
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juicy - j. lucrative
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junction - n. something that joins or connects
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jurisdiction - n. (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
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juror - n. someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury
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justification - n. something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
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juvenile - j. of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
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ken - n. range of what one can know or understand
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knight - n. originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
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knit - n. needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
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lament - v. regret strongly
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landmark - n. the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
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landscape - n. an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
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lapse - n. a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
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laureate - n. someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath
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lavish - j. very generous
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lax - j. lacking in rigor or strictness
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legacy - n. (law) a gift of personal property by will
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legislative - j. relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
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legitimacy - n. lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law
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legitimate - j. in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
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leisure - n. time available for ease and relaxation
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lenient - j. not strict
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levy - v. impose and collect
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liable - j. held legally responsible
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liberalism - n. a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
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lifelong - j. continuing through life
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lifetime - n. the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
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likelihood - n. the probability of a specified outcome
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liking - n. a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
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liquor - n. an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
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literacy - n. the ability to read and write
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literal - j. avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis)
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literature - n. creative writing of recognized artistic value
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logic - n. the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation
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logical - j. capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
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lovable - j. having characteristics that attract love or affection
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lucrative - j. producing a sizeable profit
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ludicrous - j. broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
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lying - n. the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
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machinery - n. machines or machine systems collectively
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magnet - n. (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
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magnificent - j. characterized by grandeur
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magnitude - n. the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
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maintain - v. state or assert
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maintenance - n. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
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makeup - n. the way in which someone or something is composed
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mandate - n. an authorization to act given to a representative
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mandatory - j. required by rule
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maneuver - v. act in order to achieve a certain goal
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manifesto - n. a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
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marine - j. native to or inhabiting the sea
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maritime - j. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
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martial - j. suggesting war or military life
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marvel - v. be amazed at
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massacre - n. the savage and excessive killing of many people
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massive - j. imposing in size or bulk or solidity
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masterpiece - n. the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
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material - j. concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
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maternal - j. relating to or derived from one's mother
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maze - n. complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
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mechanics - n. the technical aspects of doing something
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medicine - n. something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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medieval - j. as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened
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mediocre - j. moderate to inferior in quality
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meditation - n. continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
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melodrama - n. an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
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memorable - j. worth remembering
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menace - v. act in a threatening manner
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mentality - n. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
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mentor - v. serve as a teacher or trusted counselor
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metal - n. any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids
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metaphor - n. a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
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metric - j. based on the meter as a standard of measurement
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metropolis - n. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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metropolitan - j. relating to or characteristic of a densely populated urban area
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mileage - n. the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned; miles per gallon
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militant - j. disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
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militia - n. civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
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miniature - j. being on a very small scale
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minimize - v. make small or insignificant
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ministry - n. a government department under the direction of a minister
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minority - n. being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
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minute - j. infinitely or immeasurably small
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misdemeanor - n. a crime less serious than a felony
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missile - n. a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives
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momentum - n. an impelling force or strength
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monarchy - n. an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
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monastery - n. the residence of a religious community
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monetary - j. relating to or involving money
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monopoly - n. (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
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morale - n. the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed
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morality - n. concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
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motto - n. a favorite saying of a sect or political group
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mundane - j. concerned with the world or worldly matters; ordinary
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municipal - j. relating to city government
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muster - v. gather or bring together
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myriad - n. a large indefinite number
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myth - n. a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
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mythology - n. myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
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narrative - n. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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narrator - n. someone who tells a story
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naturally - a. according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help
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naval - j. connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
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necessary - j. absolutely essential
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necessity - n. anything indispensable
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network - n. an interconnected system of things or people
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neutral - j. having no personal preference
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nevertheless - a. despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
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noisy - j. full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
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nomination - n. the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election
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nominee - n. a politician who is running for public office
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norm - n. a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
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notorious - j. known widely and usually unfavorably
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nude - n. without clothing (especially in the phrase 'in the nude')
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obesity - n. more than average fatness
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objective - j. undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
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observatory - n. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
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obsolete - j. no longer in use
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obstruction - n. something that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
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obtain - v. come into possession of
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occasion - n. a vaguely specified social event
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odor - n. the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
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ominous - j. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
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operate - v. handle and cause to function
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operator - n. an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
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opinion - n. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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opponent - n. a contestant that you are matched against
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opportunity - n. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
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optimism - n. a general disposition to expect the best in all things
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option - n. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
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oral - j. of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth
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ordeal - n. a severe or trying experience
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ornate - j. marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
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orthodox - j. adhering to what is commonly accepted
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outbreak - n. a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
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outcry - n. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
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outrage - n. a feeling of righteous anger
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outrageous - j. grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
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outright - a. without reservation or concealment
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overhaul - v. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
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oversee - v. watch and direct
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overthrow - n. the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
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overweight - n. the property of excessive fatness
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pact - n. a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
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pageant - n. a rich and spectacular ceremony
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panic - n. an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
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pantheon - n. all the gods of a religion
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paradox - n. (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
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parallel - j. being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
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parish - n. a local church community
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parliament - n. a legislative assembly in certain countries
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parody - v. make a spoof of or make fun of
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participant - n. someone who takes part in an activity
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participate - v. become a participant; be involved in
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partisan - n. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
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partition - v. divide into parts, pieces, or sections
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passive - j. lacking in energy or will
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patriotism - n. love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
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patron - n. someone who supports or champions something
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pavilion - n. large and often sumptuous tent
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peaceful - j. not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
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pedestrian - j. lacking wit or imagination
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penalty - n. a punishment for a crime or offense
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penchant - n. a strong liking
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pennant - n. a long flag; often tapering
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pension - n. a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
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pentagon - n. a five-sided polygon
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perceive - v. to become aware of or conscious of
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perception - n. becoming aware of something via the senses
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perennial - j. lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal
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perform - v. carry out or perform an action
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perjury - n. criminal offense of making false statements under oath
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permanent - j. continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
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perpetual - j. continuing forever or indefinitely
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persist - v. be persistent, refuse to stop
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personal - j. concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
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personality - n. the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
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personnel - n. persons collectively in the employ of a business
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perspective - n. the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer
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persuade - v. cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
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pervasive - j. spreading or spread throughout
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petty - j. contemptibly narrow in outlook
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phenomenal - j. exceedingly or unbelievably great
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phenomenon - n. any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
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philharmonic - j. composing or characteristic of an orchestral group
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philosophy - n. any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation
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physicist - n. a scientist trained in physics
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physics - n. the science of matter and energy and their interactions
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pinch - n. a squeeze with the fingers
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pine - n. straight-grained white to yellowish tree
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pioneer - v. open up and explore a new area
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pivotal - j. being of crucial importance
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plausible - j. apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
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playful - j. full of fun and high spirits
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playwright - n. someone who writes plays
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plea - n. a humble request for help from someone in authority
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plead - v. appeal or request earnestly
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pleasant - j. affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
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plunge - v. fall abruptly
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poetic - j. of or relating to poetry
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poignant - j. arousing emotions; touching
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poised - j. in full control of your faculties
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portfolio - n. a set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers
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positive - j. characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
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possess - v. have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
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possession - n. the act of having and controlling property
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potent - j. having a strong physiological or chemical effect
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potential - j. existing in possibility
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precedent - n. an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
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precise - j. sharply exact or accurate or delimited
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precision - n. the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
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predecessor - n. one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
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predict - v. make a prediction about; tell in advance
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prediction - n. a statement made about the future
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prefer - v. like better; value more highly
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preference - n. a strong liking
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prejudice - n. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
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premature - j. too soon or too hasty
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premier - v. be performed for the first time
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premise - v. set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
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preparation - n. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
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preposterous - j. incongruous; inviting ridicule
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prescription - n. written instructions from a physician or dentist to a druggist concerning the form and dosage of a drug to be issued to a given patient
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preservation - n. the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
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pretentious - j. making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
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prevalent - j. most frequent or common
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prevention - n. the act of preventing
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primer - n. an introductory textbook
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primitive - j. belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
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principal - n. the educator who has executive authority for a school
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principle - n. a basic truth or law or assumption
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principled - j. based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality
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pristine - j. completely free from dirt or contamination
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privilege - n. a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
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probation - n. (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court
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probe - v. question or examine thoroughly and closely
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procedure - n. a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work
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proceed - v. move ahead; travel onward in time or space
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productive - j. producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
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profession - n. an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
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professor - n. someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
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profile - n. an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
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progressive - j. favoring or promoting progress
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prohibition - n. the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)
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prolific - j. bearing in abundance especially offspring
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promenade - n. a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
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prominence - n. relative importance
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prominent - j. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
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promoter - n. someone who is an active supporter and advocate
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prone - j. having a tendency (to); often used in combination
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propaganda - n. information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
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prophet - n. someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God
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protagonist - n. the principal character in a work of fiction
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protection - n. the activity of protecting someone or something
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protective - j. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
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protestant - j. of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism
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provincial - j. characteristic of the provinces or their people
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provoke - v. evoke or provoke to appear or occur
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proxy - n. a person authorized to act for another
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prudence - n. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
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psychic - j. outside the sphere of physical science
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pundit - n. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
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quake - v. shake with fast, tremulous movements
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qualify - v. make fit or prepared
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quarterly - a. in three month intervals
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radical - j. markedly new or introducing extreme change
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rampant - j. unrestrained and violent
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rapid - j. characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
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rave - v. praise enthusiastically
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reaction - n. a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude
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readily - a. without much difficulty
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realism - n. the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
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recipient - n. a person who receives something
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reckless - j. characterized by careless unconcern
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recognize - v. detect with the senses
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reconcile - v. come to terms
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reconsider - v. consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
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recover - v. get or find back; recover the use of
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recruit - v. cause to assemble or enlist in the military
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redemption - n. (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
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refer - v. send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
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reflection - n. the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
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reform - v. make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
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refuge - n. a shelter from danger or hardship
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refusal - n. the act of not accepting something that is offered
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regime - n. the government or governing authority of a political unit
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regional - j. related or limited to a particular region
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reign - v. have sovereign power
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relevant - j. having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
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reliant - j. depending on another for support
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reluctance - n. a certain degree of unwillingness
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reluctant - j. not eager
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reminiscent - j. serving to bring to mind
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renaissance - n. the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
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render - v. give or supply
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renowned - j. widely known and esteemed
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repeal - n. cancel officially
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reproduction - n. the act of making copies
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requisite - n. anything indispensable
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resemblance - n. similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
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resent - v. feel bitter or indignant about
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resist - v. withstand the force of something
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resistance - n. the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
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resistant - j. impervious to being affected
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resort - v. have recourse to
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resource - n. a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
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restore - v. bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
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resurrection - n. (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
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retrospect - n. contemplation of things past
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retrospective - j. concerned with or related to the past
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revelation - n. communication of knowledge to man by a divine or supernatural agency
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revive - v. be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength
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rhetoric - n. using language effectively to please or persuade
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ridiculous - j. incongruous; absurd; nonsensical
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rigorous - j. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
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robust - j. sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
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rue - n. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
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rural - j. living in or characteristic of farming or country life
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rustic - j. characteristic of the fields or country
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sacrifice - v. kill or destroy
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savage - v. criticize harshly or violently
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scholarly - j. characteristic of learning or studying
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scope - n. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control
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script - n. a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
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secession - n. formal separation from an alliance or federation
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secondary - j. not of major importance
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secrecy - n. the trait of keeping things secret
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secular - j. not concerned with or devoted to religion
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seize - v. take hold of; grab
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selective - j. characterized by very careful or fastidious choices
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seminar - n. any meeting for an exchange of ideas
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sensation - n. a perception associated with stimulation of a sensory organ
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sensibility - n. refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions
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sensitive - j. responsive to physical stimuli
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sentence - n. the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
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sentinel - n. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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sequel - n. a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
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sequence - n. serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
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sergeant - n. any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
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servitude - n. state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
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severely - a. with sternness; in a severe manner
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shallow - j. lacking depth of intellect or knowledge; concerned only with what is obvious
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sheer - j. complete and without restriction or qualification
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shrewd - j. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
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siege - n. the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
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significance - n. the quality of being important in effect or meaning
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significant - j. important in effect or meaning
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similar - j. having close to the same characteristics
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sinister - j. stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
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skepticism - n. the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
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slack - j. not tense or taut
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slight - n. a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
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sober - v. become more realistic
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socialism - n. a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
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socialist - j. advocating or following the socialist principles of state ownership
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sociology - n. the study and classification of human societies
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solar - j. relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
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soldier - n. an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
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somber - j. grave or even gloomy in character
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sophisticated - j. having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement
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souvenir - n. a reminder of past events
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specialty - n. an asset of special worth or utility
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species - n. (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
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spectator - n. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
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specter - n. a ghostly appearing figure
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spectrum - n. a broad range of related objects or ideas or activities
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speculate - v. consider in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
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spontaneous - j. said or done without having been planned or written in advance
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static - j. showing little if any change
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stature - n. high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
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statute - n. an act passed by a legislative body
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stealth - n. avoiding detection by moving carefully
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stimulate - v. cause to be alert and energetic
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stringent - j. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
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submission - n. something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
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subsequent - j. following in time or order
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subsidiary - j. functioning in a supporting capacity
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substantive - j. having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable
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subtle - j. difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
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successor - n. a person who follows next in order
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summary - n. a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
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superb - j. of surpassing excellence
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superficial - j. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
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suppress - v. reduce the incidence or severity of or stop
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surround - v. extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
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suspense - n. excited anticipation of an approaching climax
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suspension - n. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
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suspicious - j. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
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sympathetic - j. expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward
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symphony - n. a large orchestra; can perform symphonies
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systematic - j. characterized by order and planning
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tactics - n. the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
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tangible - j. perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
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taxation - n. the imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state
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technique - n. skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
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technology - n. the practical application of science to commerce or industry
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telescope - n. a magnifier of images of distant objects
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temporary - j. not permanent; not lasting
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tendency - n. a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
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tense - j. taut or rigid; stretched tight
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tentative - j. unsettled in mind or opinion
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tenure - v. give life-time employment to
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terminal - j. being or situated at an end
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territorial - j. displaying territoriality; defending an area from intruders
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testament - n. a profession of belief
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theological - j. of or relating to or concerning the study of religion
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theology - n. the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
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theoretical - j. concerned with theories rather than their practical applications
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theorist - n. someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
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thesis - n. a formal paper advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
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titanic - j. of great force or power
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tolerance - n. willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others
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tolerant - j. showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
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tolerate - v. recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
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transcript - n. something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
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transfer - v. move from one place to another
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transition - v. make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)
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translate - v. restate (words) from one language into another language
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transmission - n. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
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transparent - j. transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
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transplant - n. the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location
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tremendous - j. extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
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tribune - n. a protector of the people
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trinity - n. the union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead
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triple - v. increase threefold
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trivial - j. of little substance or significance
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truthful - j. expressing or given to expressing the truth
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turmoil - n. a violent disturbance
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typical - j. exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
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ubiquitous - j. being present everywhere at once
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ultimate - j. furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
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unanimous - j. acting together as a single undiversified whole
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uncommon - j. not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
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unconscious - j. not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
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undermine - v. destroy property or hinder normal operations
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unique - j. the single one of its kind
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unlimited - j. having no limits in range or scope
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unprecedented - j. having no previous example; novel
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urban - j. located in or characteristic of a city or city life
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urgency - n. an urgent situation calling for prompt action
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usage - n. the act of using
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utility - n. the quality of being of practical use
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vacuum - n. a region that is devoid of matter
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valid - j. well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
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variation - n. an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard
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vegetarian - n. eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products
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vegetation - n. all the plant life in a particular region or period
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venerable - j. impressive by reason of age
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verify - v. confirm the truth of
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version - n. something a little different from others of the same type
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vertical - j. at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
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veto - n. the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)
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vigorous - j. strong and active physically or mentally
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violation - n. an act that disregards an agreement or a right
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vista - n. the visual percept of a region
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visual - j. relating to or using sight
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vitality - n. an energetic style
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vogue - n. the popular taste at a given time
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volatile - j. liable to lead to sudden change or violence
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vulnerable - j. capable of being wounded or hurt
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warrant - v. stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
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wherever - a. where in the world
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wholly - a. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent ('whole' is often used informally for 'wholly')
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woo - v. seek someone's favor
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zeal - n. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
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