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TermDefinition
acumensharp understanding of something
beatificcalm, peaceful, blessing
calumniousslanderous
circumventto avoid, to go around
crystallineclear, transparent
denigrateto tarnish someones reputation
direindicating trouble or disaster
enclaveterritory that is completely surrounded by something else
expostulateto try and talk someone out of their intentions
idioman expression that is particular. could be specific to certain areas
inexorablesomething that cant be denied, firm, solid. never changing
nascentbeginning to exist or develop
peruseto read. to study
provocativecauses a reaction
requiemfuneral mass
surceaseand ending to something
voraciousgreedy in eating, eager
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Creator gsprich
Created October 6, 2009
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Subject english
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  1. calumnious slanderous - 6 misses
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  5. beatific calm, peaceful, blessing - 4 misses
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  7. inexorable something that cant be denied, firm, solid. never changing - 4 misses