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Exam Review semester
Question | Answer |
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corrosive | (adj) eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic |
renegade | (n) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (adj) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox |
squalid | (adj) filthy, wretched, debased |
obviate | (v) to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of |
vociferous | (adj) loud and noisy; compelling action |
multifarious | (adj) having great variety; numerous and diverse |
recalcitrant | (adj) stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority |
parsimonious | (adj) stingy, miserly, meager, poor, small |
stultify | (v) to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on |
copious | (adj) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose |
poignant | (adj) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell |
assiduous | (adj) persistent, attentive, diligent |
omnipotent | (adj) almighty, having unlimited power or authority |
allure | (v) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (n) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm |
askew | (adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly |
ruminate | to meditate, think about at length |