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prerogative |
an exclusive right or previlege, esp. on that is the result of heredity or official position |
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heterogeneous |
not similar; very different; mixed together |
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pique |
to arouse; to irritate |
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kindred |
related or similar in origin or nature |
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facile |
with effortless ease; without proper care; superficial |
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envelop |
to enclose or surround |
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sublime |
of high spiritual or moral worth |
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nebulous |
unclear; vague |
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adulation |
excessive flattery or admiration |
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efficacy |
the power to produce the desired effect |
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caveat |
a warning |
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cliche |
an overused expression |
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loquacious |
very talkative |
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equivocal |
capable of multiple interpretations; unclear |
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forebear |
a person from whom one is descended |
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elude |
to escape from, as by daring or skill; to escape the understanding of |
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warrant |
to justify or deserve |
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pedagogy |
the art or profession of teaching |
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incessant |
never pausing; continuous; without a stop |
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heed |
to pay attention to |
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relish |
to enjoy |
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pristine |
remaining in a pure state |
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adage |
a familiar saying; a proverb |
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aspiration |
a strong desire for achievement |
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innate |
possessed at birth; inborn |
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distend |
to stretch out; to expend |
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gauche |
socially awkward |
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astute |
showing clever awareness, esp. with respect to one's own concerns |
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degenerate |
to declline to an inferior state, in mental or moral quality |
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argot |
specialized vocabulary unique to a particular group |
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facilitate |
to make easier |
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relegate |
to assign to an obscure place or condition; to send away |
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ramification |
a development of consequence resulting from a course of action |
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propitious |
presenting favorable circumstances |
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phenomenon |
an occurrence that can be perceived by the senses; a remarkable person or event |
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wane |
to decrease; lessen |
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denouement |
conclusion; resolution; the falling action of a story after its climax |
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mundane |
typical of the world; commonplace |
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shibboleth |
a custom or phrase distinctinve of a particular group, class |
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gist |
the main objective, or point |
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compass |
area; range; scope |
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aloof |
distant or removed in attitude or manner |
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hermetic |
completely sealed, esp. from entry or escape of air |
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neophyte |
a beginner; an immature person who is learning |
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tepid |
moderately warm; lacking force or enthusiasm |
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capacious |
able to contain or hold much |
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fluster |
to make nervous or upset |
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eclipse |
to overshadow |
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ensemble |
a group, esp. of performers working as a unified whole |
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superfluous |
unnecessary; extra |
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