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All 17 terms

TermDefinition
paramounthaving superior power and influence
vertexthe highest point (of something)
vortexthe shape of something rotating rapidly
adeptsomeone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
aptmentally quick and resourceful
deftquick and skillful in movement
exemplaryworthy of imitation
expedientappropriate to a purpose
adornmake more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
aestheticconcerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
demureaffectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
guisean artful or simulated semblance
metamorphosisa striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
pretensiona false or unsupportable quality
embryologythe branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms
antonymtwo words that express opposing concepts
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration

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Creator esegal
Created November 4, 2009
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  1. adept someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field - 29 misses
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  5. apt mentally quick and resourceful - 13 misses
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