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Bar
[V] To keep out; to exclude
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Desultory
[Adj] Lacking a plan or purpose; unmethodical
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Opportunist
[N] One who takes advantage of every opportunity, whether or not it is moral to do so
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Visceral
[Adj] Instinctive; relating to the internal organs
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Permeate
[V] To spread or flow throughout
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Stagnant
[Adj] Inactive; not moving
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Indiscriminate
[Adj] Unselective; random; unrestrained
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Stark
[Adj] Not ornamented; plain; absolute
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Rancorous
[Adj] Bitter and resentful
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Prodigal
[Adj] Exceedingly or recklessly wasteful
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Disconcert
[V] To make confused or uneasy
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Patron
[N] A sponsor; a supporter; a regular customer
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Margin
[N] A border or edge; a limit in condition or ability; an amount or degree of difference
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Fervent
[Adj] Passionate; eager; earnest
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Penchant
[N] A strong liking
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Climax
[N] The point of greatest intensity, which marks the end of an ascending process
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Requisite
[Adj] Needed; necessary
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Cognizant
[Adj] Aware (with "of")
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Amorphous
[Adj] Without definite shape; shapeless; unorganized
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Demeanor
[N] Outward behavior, esp. that reveals one's personality or attiude
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Artifact
[N] An object produced by human work, esp. one of historical or archaeological interest
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Placebo
[N] A substance, often presented as a medicine, that has an effect because of a patient's expectation rather than because of an active ingredient
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Prosaic
[Adj] Straightforward; lacking in imagination
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Tantamount
[Adj] Equivalent in effect or value
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Caste
[N] A rigid and hereditary social class
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Pummel
[V] To beat, as with the fists
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Egregious
[Adj] Outstanding for undesirable qualities; remarkably bad
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Sinecure
[N] A paid position that requires little or no work
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Flamboyant
[Adj] Extravagant; showy
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Balmy
[Adj] Soothing, mild, pleasant
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Leaven
[V] To add yeast; to fill (something) with a substance that changes it or makes it lighter
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Exonerate
[V] To find blameless
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Puerile
[Adj] Childish; foolishly immature
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Censure
[V] To criticize severely
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Machination
[N] An artful or secret plot or scheme
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Court
[V] To attempt to gain, esp. love or favor; to behave so as to invite
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Supplant
[V] To take the place of
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Polyglot
- [N] One who speaks many languages
- [Adj] Speaking many languages
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Vicarious
[Adj] Felt as if one were taking part in the experiences of another
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Capricious
[Adj] Erratic; tending to change abruptly
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Urban
[Adj] Relating to a city
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Vociferous
[Adj] Loud and vehement
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Effusive
[Adj] Overflowing; excessively emotional
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Inscribe
[V] To write, carve or engrave words or letters on or in a surface
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Forthcoming
[Adj] About to appear; available when needed; communicative
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Inordinate
[Adj] Excessive, unrestrained
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Amble
[V] To walk slowly or leisurely
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Covenant
[N] A binding agreement
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Pellucid
[Adj] Transparently clear
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Latitude
[N] Freedom from normal limitations; room for movement or action
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