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All 21 terms

TermDefinition
abateto decrease, to reduce
banterplayful conversation
cajoleto coax, persuade
debauchto corrupt, seduce
eclecticfrom various sources
fecklesscareless, irresponsible
garnerto gather, to store
hackneyedworn out, over-used
illicitillegal
jargonspecialized language
lachrymosetearful
maelstroma whirlpool turmoil
machinationa scheme or plot
narrativea story
quadrapeda four legged animal
recapitulateto summarize, review
salientprominent, conspicuous
taciturnquiet
upbraidto scold sharply
vacillateto show indecision
waiveto give up a legal right

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Creator mgreten
Created December 2, 2008
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  1. salient prominent, conspicuous - 52 misses
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  5. lachrymose tearful - 26 misses
  6. eclectic from various sources - 26 misses
  7. machination a scheme or plot - 25 misses