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Term Definition
amelioration The act of changing for the better
amiable Diffusing warmth and friendliness
carping Persistent petty and unjustified criticism
cartographer A person who makes maps
desist to stop or discontinue
despondent Without or almost without hope
exorcism eliminating demons
expatriate Move away from one's native country and adopt a new residence abroad
impromptu unrehearsed and spontaneous
inadvertent Without intention
lummox An awkward stupid person
ostentatious Intended to attract notice and impress others
precocious characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity
sanction Give authority or permission to
turpitude A corrupt or depraved act or practice

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Creator Fischetti
Created April 20, 2008
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  1. exorcism → eliminating demons - 2 misses
  2. amiable → Diffusing warmth and friendliness - 1 miss
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  4. inadvertent → Without intention - 1 miss
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