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TermDefinition
zephyr(noun) a gentle breeze
quotidian(adjective) daily
quagmire(noun) a difficult situation
inane(adjective) silly and meaningless
scintillating(adjective) animated; full-of-life; witty; brilliant; clever
novice(noun) a beginner
magnanimous(adjective) generous and forgiving; noble
kudos(noun) praise for achievement
ennui(noun) boredom; weariness
respite(noun) rest; temporary break
pariah(noun) an outcast; a person or animal who is despised or avoided
hackneyed(adjective) unoriginal; trite
emulate(verb) to imitate
vapid(adjective) lacking liveliness; dull, flat
obscure(adjective) not clear in meaning
dearth(noun) an inadequate supply; a shortage
benign(adjective) not threatening; mild or harmless
alacrity(noun) speed; eagerness
fathom(verb) to comprehend or understand
querulous(adjective) complaining; whiny

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Creator xoscaticoxo
Created June 8, 2009
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Subject english vocabulary
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