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Term Definition
claustrophobia An abnormal fear of narrow, enclosed spaces.
colleague An associate or coworker of similar status.
condescend To lower oneself to a position one considers inferior. To behave in an offensively superior manner.
condescending Showing an offensively superior manner.
contingent (adj) Conditional; depending on something else. Likely, but not certain to happen; possible.
contingent (n.) A group that is part of a larger one.
daunt To discourage or intimidate.
daunting So difficult or dangerous as to discourage or intimidate.
deluge (n.) A downpour of rain; a flood. A flood of anything. (v.) To flood or overwhelm.
dispel To clear away; to remove or get rid of, as if by scattering.
dub To give a title, nickname, or description to.
fanfare A sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments. Any showy display.
fledging (n.) A young bird just learning to fly. A young and inexperienced person.
fledging (adj.) New and untested
inane Empty; shallow or silly.
inanity Foolishness; a silly or pointless act.
mettle Courage to bear up under difficult circumstances; spirit.
negligible Small and unimportant. not worth noticing.
protract To draw out or lengthen (in time).
replica A copy or reproduction, especially one on a smaller scale than the original.

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Creator kwojbarton
Created October 14, 2007
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  1. fledging (n.) → A young bird just learning to fly. A young and inexperienced person. - 9 misses
  2. contingent (n.) → A group that is part of a larger one. - 6 misses
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  4. condescending → Showing an offensively superior manner. - 5 misses
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  6. daunt → To discourage or intimidate. - 4 misses
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