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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ameliorate | to improve |
| collusion | a secret agreement |
| depreciate | to lose in value |
| elective | chosen by vote |
| exploit | to take full use of |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| gesticulate | to wave one's arms |
| imperturbable | calm |
| lionize | to hold in great esteem |
| opiate | a soothing drug |
| paucity | scarcity |
| scathing | bitingly severe |
| species | kinds of animal and plants |
| stipend | salary |
| ulterior | future, hidden |
| vainglorious | boastful |
| wizened | wrinkled |
| adulterate | to make impure |
| aerie | nest |
| amulet | charm |
| comestible | food |
| dogmatic | asserted strongly |
| equitable | fair |
| feign | pretend |
| gibe | sneer |
| inopportune | unsuitable |
| loquacious | talkative |
| paean | song of praise |
| recapitulate | restate briefly |
| scuttle | to sink deliberately |
| stalemate | deadlock |
| strategic | to do with military planning |
| ultimatum | final demand |
| vegetate | to lead a dull life |
| scuttle | move quickly |
| scuttle | coal bucket |
| exploit | take unfair advantage |
| exploit | daring deed |
| depreciate | belittle |
| Terms | 39 |
| Creator | ttrimble11 |
| Created | September 16, 2008 |
| Groups | None |
| Subject | english |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |