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1.

minute

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

2. accord

concurrence of opinion

3. evident

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

4. practice

a customary way of operation or behavior

5. intend

have in mind as a purpose

6. concern

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

7. commit

engage in or perform

8. issue

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some situation or event that is thought about

9. approach

move towards

10. establish

set up or found

11. utter

without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

12. conduct

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

13. engage

consume all of one's attention or time

14. obtain

come into possession of

15. scarce

deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand

16. policy

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a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

17. straight

having no deviations

18. stock

a supply of something available for future use

19. apparent

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

20. property

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

21. fancy

not plain; decorative or ornamented

22. concept

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

23. court

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

24. appoint

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assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to

25. passage

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

26. vain

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

27. instance

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

28. coast

the shore of a sea or ocean

29. project

a planned undertaking

30. commission

the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions

31. constant

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

32. circumstances

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your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

33. constitute

form or compose

34. level

a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

35. affect

have an effect upon

36. institute

set up or lay the groundwork for

37. render

give or supply

38. appeal

earnest or urgent request

39. generate

bring into existence

40. theory

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a belief that can guide behavior

41. range

a variety of different things or activities

42. campaign

several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)

43. league

an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action

44. labor

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

45. confer

present

46. grant

let have

47. dwell

inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of

48. entertain

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provide entertainment for

49. contract

a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

50. earnest

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

51. yield

give or supply

52. wander

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

53. insist

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

54. knight

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for

personal merit

55. convince

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

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56. inspire

serve as the inciting cause of

57. convention

the act of convening

58. skill

an ability that has been acquired by training

59. harry

make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes

60. financial

involving financial matters

61. reflect

to throw or bend back (from a surface)

62. novel

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

63. furnish

provide or equip with furniture

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64. compel

force somebody to do something

65. venture

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

66. territory

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

67. temper

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

68. bent

used of the back and knees; stooped

69. intimate

imply as a possibility

70. undertake

enter upon an activity or enterprise

71. majority

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

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72. assert

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

73. crew

an organized group of workmen

74. chamber

a natural or artificial enclosed space

75. humble

marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

76. scheme

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

77. keen

intense or sharp

78. liberal

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

79. despair

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

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80. tide

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

81. attitude

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

82. justify

show to be right by providing justification or proof

83. flag

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

84. merit

the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)

85. manifest

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

86. notion

a general inclusive concept

87. scale

an ordered reference standard

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88. formal

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

89. resource

a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed

90. persist

be persistent, refuse to stop

91. contempt

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

92. tour

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

93. plead

appeal or request earnestly

94. weigh

have a certain weight

95. mode

how something is done or how it happens

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96. distinction

a discrimination between things as different and distinct

97. inclined

at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position

98. attribute

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

99. exert

put to use

100.oppress

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

101. contend

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

102. stake

a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

103. toil

work hard

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104.perish

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

105.disposition

your usual mood

106. rail

a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal)

107. cardinal

a variable color averaging a vivid red

108.boast

show off

109. advocate

a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

110.bestow

give as a gift

111. allege

report or maintain

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112.notwithstanding

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

113. lofty

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

114.multitude

a large indefinite number

115. steep

having a sharp inclination

116.heed

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

117.modest

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

118.partial

being or affecting only a part; not total

119. apt

being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

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120. esteem

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

121. credible

capable of being believed

122.provoke

provide the needed stimulus for

123. tread

put down or press the foot, place the foot

124. ascertain

learn or discover with certainty

125. fare

the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance

126. cede

give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another

127.perpetual

continuing forever or indefinitely

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128.decree

a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

129. contrive

make or work out a plan for; devise

130.derived

formed or developed from something else; not original

131. elaborate

marked by complexity and richness of detail

132. substantial

having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

133. frontier

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

134. facile

arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth

135. cite

make reference to

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136.warrant

formal and explicit approval

137. sob

weep convulsively

138. rider

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

139.dense

hard to pass through because of dense growth

140. afflict

cause physical pain or suffering in

141. flourish

grow vigorously

142.ordain

invest with ministerial or priestly authority

143.pious

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

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144. vex

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

145.gravity

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies

near its surface

146. suspended

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

147. conspicuous

obvious to the eye or mind

148. retort

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

149.jet

a hard black form of lignite that takes a brilliant polish and is used in jewelry or ornamentation

150.bolt

a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener

151. assent

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to agree or express agreement

152.purse

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

153.plus

on the positive side or higher end of a scale

154. sanction

official permission or approval

155.proceeding

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

156. exalt

praise, glorify, or honor

157. siege

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

158.malice

feeling a need to see others suffer

159. extravagant

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recklessly wasteful

160.wax

any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and

insoluble in water

161. throng

a large gathering of people

162. venerate

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

163. assail

attack someone physically or emotionally

164. sublime

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

165. exploit

use or manipulate to one's advantage

166. exertion

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

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167. kindle

catch fire

168. endow

give qualities or abilities to

169. imposed

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

170.humiliate

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

171. suffrage

a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment

172. ensue

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

173.brook

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

174.gale

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

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175.muse

reflect deeply on a subject

176. satire

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

177. intrigue

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

178. indication

the act of indicating or pointing out by name

179.dispatch

the act of sending off something

180. cower

crouch or curl up

181.wont

an established custom

182. tract

an extended area of land

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183. canon

a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as

genuine and inspired

184. impel

urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

185. latitude

an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

186. vacate

leave behind empty; move out of

187.undertaking

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

188. slay

kill intentionally and with premeditation

189.predecessor

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

190.delicacy

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the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

191. forsake

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

192.beseech

ask for or request earnestly

193.philosophical

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

194.grove

a small growth of trees without underbrush

195. frustrate

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

196. illustrious

widely known and esteemed

197.devices

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'

198.pomp

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cheap or pretentious or vain display

199. entreat

ask for or request earnestly

200. impart

bestow a quality on

201.propriety

correct or appropriate behavior

202. consecrate

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

203.proceeds

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

204. fathom

a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

205.objective

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

206. clad

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having an outer covering especially of thin metal

207.partisan

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

208. faction

a dissenting clique

209. contrived

showing effects of planning or manipulation

210. venerable

profoundly honored

211. restrained

under restraint

212.besiege

surround so as to force to give up

213.manifestation

a clear appearance

214. rebuke

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an act or expression of criticism and censure

215. insurgent

in opposition to a civil authority or government

216. rhetoric

study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)

217. scrupulous

characterized by extreme care and great effort

218. ratify

approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation

219. stump

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

220.discreet

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

221. imposing

used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

222.wistful

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showing pensive sadness

223.mortify

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

224. ripple

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

225.premise

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

226. subside

sink to a lower level or form a depression

227. adverse

in an opposing direction

228. caprice

a sudden desire

229.muster

gather or bring together

230. comprehensive

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including all or everything

231. accede

yield to another's wish or opinion

232. fervent

characterized by intense emotion

233. cohere

cause to form a united, orderly, and aesthetically consistent whole

234. tribunal

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

235. austere

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

236. recovering

returning to health after illness or debility

237. stratum

one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or

a layer of sedimentary rock)

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238. conscientious

characterized by extreme care and great effort

239. arbitrary

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

240. exasperate

make furious

241. conjure

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

242.ominous

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

243. edifice

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

244. elude

escape, either physically or mentally

245.pervade

spread or diffuse through

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246. foster

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

247. admonish

take to task

248. repeal

cancel officially

249. retiring

of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

250. incidental

(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant

or consequence

251. acquiesce

to agree or express agreement

252. slew

(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

253.usurp

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seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

254. sentinel

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

255.precision

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

256.depose

force to leave (an office)

257.wanton

lewd or lascivious woman

258.odium

hate coupled with disgust

259.precept

rule of personal conduct

260.deference

courteous regard for people's feelings

261. fray

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wear away by rubbing

262. candid

openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

263. enduring

unceasing

264. impertinent

improperly forward or bold

265.bland

lacking taste or flavor or tang

266. insinuate

give to understand

267.nominal

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

268. suppliant

humbly entreating

269. languid

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lacking spirit or liveliness

270. rave

talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

271.monetary

relating to or involving money

272.headlong

with the head foremost

273. infallible

incapable of failure or error

274. coax

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

275. explicate

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

276.gaunt

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

277.morbid

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suggesting the horror of death and decay

278. ranging

wandering freely

279.pacify

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

280.pastoral

relating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle

281.dogged

stubbornly unyielding

282. ebb

the outward flow of the tide

283. aide

someone who acts as assistant

284. appease

make peace with

285. stipulate

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specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

286. recourse

act of turning to for assistance

287. constrained

lacking spontaneity; not natural

288.bate

flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

289. aversion

the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away

290. conceit

the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride

291. loath

(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed

292. rampart

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

293. extort

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obtain by coercion or intimidation

294. tarry

leave slowly and hesitantly

295.perpetrate

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

296.decorum

propriety in manners and conduct

297. luxuriant

produced or growing in extreme abundance

298. cant

a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force

299. enjoin

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

300. avarice

reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)

301. edict

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a formal or authoritative proclamation

302.disconcert

cause to lose one's composure

303. symmetry

balance among the parts of something

304. capitulate

surrender under agreed conditions

305. arbitrate

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

306. cleave

separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

307. append

fix to; attach

308. visage

the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

309.horde

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a vast multitude

310.parable

a short moral story (often with animal characters)

311. chastise

censure severely

312. foil

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

313. veritable

not counterfeit or copied

314.grapple

come to terms with

315.gentry

the most powerful members of a society

316.pall

burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

317.maxim

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an overwhelming defeat

326. staid

characterized by dignity and propriety

327.beguile

attract; cause to be enamored

328.purport

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

329.deprave

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

330.bequeath

leave or give by will after one's death

331. enigma

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

332. assiduous

marked by care and persistent effort

333. vassal

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a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

334.quail

small gallinaceous game birds

335.outskirts

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

336.bulwark

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

337. swerve

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

338.gird

bind with something round or circular

339.betrothed

pledged to be married

340.prospective

of or concerned with or related to the future

341. advert

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give heed (to)

342.peremptory

putting an end to all debate or action

343. rudiment

the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural)

344.deduce

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

345.halting

disabled in the feet or legs

346. ignominy

a state of dishonor

347. ideology

an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation

348.pallid

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

349. chagrin

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strong feelings of embarrassment

350.obtrude

push to thrust outward

351. audacious

disposed to venture or take risks

352. construe

make sense of; assign a meaning to

353. ford

cross a river where it's shallow

354. repast

the food served and eaten at one time

355. stint

supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

356. fresco

a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster

357.dutiful

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willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

358.hew

make or shape as with an axe

359.parity

functional equality

360. affable

diffusing warmth and friendliness

361. interminable

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

362.pillage

steal goods; take as spoils

363. foreboding

a feeling of evil to come

364. rend

tear or be torn violently

365. livelihood

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the financial means whereby one lives

366.deign

do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

367. capricious

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

368. stupendous

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

369. chaff

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

370. innate

present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development

371. reverie

an abstracted state of absorption

372.wrangle

an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

373. crevice

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a major division of a long poem

390.docile

easily handled or managed

391.patronize

assume sponsorship of

392. teem

be teeming, be abuzz

393. estrange

remove from customary environment or associations

394. spat

a quarrel about petty points

395.warble

sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

396.mien

dignified manner or conduct

397. sate

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