 | Term | Definition |
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Antiquated |
outdated, old fashioned |
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Choleric |
easily angered |
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Diorama |
model of a scene |
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Fecund |
fertile |
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Inebriation |
to be drunk, high, intoxicated |
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Marshal |
to gather together |
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Parity |
equality |
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Profound |
having deep meaning |
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Servile |
overly submissive, groveling |
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Usurp |
take someone's position (usually by force) |
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Apathetic |
indifferent, uninterested, lethargic |
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Chronicler |
person who records historical information |
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Dirge |
mournful song |
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Felicitous |
apt |
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Ineffable |
cannot be expressed in words |
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Marsupial |
pouched mammal (like a kangaroo) |
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Parochial |
narrow-minded, concerned only with local matters |
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Profundity |
depth |
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Skeptical |
doubting, not gullible |
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Utilitarian |
useful |
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Apathy |
lack of interest or emotion |
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Circuitous |
indirect |
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Disapprobation |
disapproval |
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Fervor |
passion, enthusiasm |
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Inept |
incompetent, unskilled, useless |
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Martinet |
person who believes in strict discipline |
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Parody |
a mockery, imitation for ridicule, spoof |
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Proletarian |
member of the working class |
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Skirmish |
minor battle |
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Utopian |
a believer in an ideal world |
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Apocryphal |
of doubtful origin |
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Circumlocution |
using too many words, long-windedness |
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Discern |
to distinguish one thing from another |
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Fickle |
unpredictable, whimsical, easily swayed |
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Inertia |
inactivity, lethargy |
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Masochist |
person who intentionally inflicts pain on himself |
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Parry |
ward off, avoid |
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Prolific |
producing a lot |
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Sluggard |
slow-moving, lethargic person |
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Vacillate |
waver, hesitate |
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Appease |
pacify, soothe, calm down, make peace with |
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Circumscribe |
limit |
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Discord |
disagreement |
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Finesse |
skill |
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Inevitable |
cannot be avoided |
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Matriarchy |
society governed by women |
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Parsimonious |
economical, frugal, thrifty |
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Proponents |
promoters, supporters |
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Smelt |
refine an ore |
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Vacuous |
empty, silly, meaningless |
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