 | Term | Definition |
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venue |
the location where something takes place, esp. a trial |
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extant |
currently or actually existing |
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manumit |
to grant freedom to slaves; to emancipate |
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repertoire |
the range of pieces an artist is prepared to perform |
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anachronism |
soemthing not belonging to a ceratin time period |
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olfactory |
relating to the sense of smell |
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parody |
a humorous and ridiculous imitation |
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gestate |
evolve, as in prenatal growth |
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epigram |
a short, cleverly-worded statement |
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retract |
to take back; to pull back |
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salient |
important, prominent, most noticeable |
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junta |
a group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power |
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genealogy |
the science or study of family descent |
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salutary |
beneficial; favorable to health |
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till |
to prepare the soil for planting |
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callous |
lacking pity or mercy; unfeeling |
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ocular |
relating to the eye or sense of sight |
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dowdy |
lacking in neatness or style |
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malady |
a disease; illness; sickness |
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hyperbole |
exaggeration |
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gustatory |
relating to the sense of taste |
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ludicrous |
ridiculous, or exaggerated as to cause or deserve laughter; absurd |
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vocation |
a regular occupation, esp. one for which a person is particularly suited |
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frugal |
careful in spending money or resources |
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pathetic |
arousing pity; arousing scornful pity |
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obstinate |
unreasonably stubbon |
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trauma |
serious physical or emotional injury |
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fervid |
extremely emotional; passionate |
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collude |
to plot secretly for a deceitful or illegal purpose |
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bellow |
to yell very loudly; to shout |
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canon |
a law or body of laws, esp, religious |
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forthright |
direct and without evasion; honest |
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attract |
to pull towards, to stimulate interest |
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blandishment |
a flattering act or remark; allurement; enticement |
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hedonist |
someone who seeks only pleasure |
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archive |
records or documents of a government or institution |
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schism |
a division; a split; a break |
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lament |
to grieve; to regret deeply; n. a mournful song |
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lethargic |
dull; sluggish; moving slowly |
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quail |
to draw back in fear; to lose heart or courage |
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paucity |
smallness of number; scarcity |
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retire |
to retreat, as from battle |
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precipitate |
moving rapidly and without caution |
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garrulous |
talking too much, esp. about trivial things |
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adulterate |
to make impure |
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condone |
to pardon or overlook voluntarily |
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arable |
suitable for growing crops |
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posthumous |
done or occuring after death |
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fruitless |
without results; unprofitable |
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traction |
The ability to stay on a surface without sliding; the act of pulling( esp. as a medical treatment) |
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