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TermDefinition
paramounthaving superior power and influence
vertexthe point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure, the highest point (of something)
vortexa powerful circular current of water (usually the resulting of conflicting tides), A mass of rotating or whirling fluid, especially when sucked spirally toward the center.
adeptsomeone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
aptmentally quick and resourceful
deftskillful in physical movements
exemplaryserving to warn, worthy of imitation
expedientappropriate to a purpose, serving to promote your interest
adornmake more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc., decorate
aesthetic(philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful, concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
demuremodest and reserved in manner or behavior
guiseThe external appearance as produced by garb or costume.
metamorphosisa complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
pretensiona false or unsupportable quality, the advancing of a claim
embryologythe branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms
antonymtwo words that express opposing concepts, a word opposite in meaning to another
hyperbolea figure of speech that uses an incredible exaggeration, or overstatement for effect.

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Creator coolblue246
Created November 7, 2008
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Subject english
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