 | Term | Definition |
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proscribe |
to prohibit or forbid; to denounce |
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abstract |
without reference to specific instance or concrete existence; theoretical; v. to remove |
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remunerate |
to pay or compensate |
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cardinal |
of main importance; principal |
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genocide |
killing of whole national of ehnic group |
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embryonic |
not yet developed; at an early stage |
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scribe |
a professional copyist of manuscripts and documents. esp. in ancient times |
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ensue |
to happen subsequently |
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freelance |
without long-term commitment to any employer |
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amplify |
to make longer |
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cerebral |
pertaining to the brain; intellectual |
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finesse |
subtle skill in performance or in handling a situation |
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inhibit |
to hold back |
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stanch |
to stop the flow of something |
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dual |
compsed of two parts |
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ascribe |
to attribute to a specific source |
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goad |
a long stick used to prod animals; something used to urge on; |
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complacent |
too pleased with oneself; self-satisfied |
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illuminate |
to light up |
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cumbersome |
clumsy or difficult to manage |
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foliage |
leaves |
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effrontery |
bold and insulting behavior |
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encroach |
to infringe; to intrude; to trespass |
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cascade |
a waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages, processes, or units |
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mediocre |
ordinary to inferior in quality; not standing out from the average |
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immerse |
to cover completely in a liquid; to engage wholly |
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disarming |
reducing or preventing criticism with charm |
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vigilant |
alert and watchful, esp. for what is dangerous |
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acerbic |
sharp in smell and taste; harsh in tone |
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agitate |
to move violently; to disturb |
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holistic |
dealing with something as a whole rather than by its individual parts |
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embellish |
to decorate; to add ornamental or fictitious details to |
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coven |
a group of witches, usu. 13 |
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corroborate |
to strengthen; confirm; support |
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upshot |
the decisive or final result |
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exculpate |
to clear from blame or guilt |
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feud |
a bitter, prolonged quarrel |
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futile |
having no useful result |
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debunk |
to expose the falsehood of |
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retrospect |
the consideration of past events |
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truckle |
to submit in a subservient manner to a superior; fawn |
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variegated |
distinctly marked with different colors; diverse |
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arrogate |
to claim for one's self unjustly |
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carouse |
to participate in a loud, drucken party |
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trove |
a collection of valuable items |
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epitome |
a representative example of a type |
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bereaved |
suffering the loss of a loved one |
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partisan |
a stron, often militant, support |
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brevity |
briefness |
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troupe |
a group of touring actors, singers or performers |
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