May 4, 2013

3/25~3/29

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primitive  noun

something primitive; specifically : a primitive idea, term, or proposition

nomadic  adjective

roaming about from place to place aimlessly, frequently, or without a fixed pattern of

Ex: raised in a nomadic family, she attended half a dozen different high schools

brumal  adjective

indicative of or occurring in the winter

soliloquize  verb

to utter a soliloquy : talk to oneself

dominion  noun

supreme authority

Ex: the dominions of the empire

 

 

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interlace  verb

to unite by or as if by lacing together

pediatrician  noun

a specialist in pediatrics—called also podiatrist

cavity  noun

an area of decay in a tooth

servant  noun

one that serves others; especially : one that performs duties about the person or home of a master or personal employer

Ex: a public servant

populous  adjective

densely populated

 

 

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aristocrat  noun

one who has the bearing and viewpoint typical of the aristocracy

egotism  noun

excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun

insular  adjective

dwelling or situated on an island

Ex: insular residents

acquaintance  noun

the persons with whom one is acquainted

Ex: should auld acquaintance be forgot — Robert Burns

treachery  noun

violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence

Ex: a tale of treachery and revenge

 

 

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menace  noun

a show of intention to inflict harm

Ex: There was an atmosphere of menace in the city.

merciless  adjective

having or showing no mercy

Ex: the merciless killing of innocent people

locomotive  adjective

of or relating to travel

Ex: the locomotive ability of spiders

oppress  verb

to burden spiritually or mentally : weigh heavily upon

impend  verb

to be about to occur

Ex: the impending trial

 

 

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calamity  noun

a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering

Ex: calamities of nature, an economic calamity

inflammation  noun

1. a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue

2. the act of inflaming : the state of being inflamed

Ex: The drug is used to reduce inflammation.

metamorphose  verb

to change into a different physical form especially by supernatural means

Ex: A science fiction story in which radiation metamorphoses people into giant bugs.

deliberate  verb

to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully

Ex: The jury deliberated for two days before reaching a verdict.

ferocity  noun

the quality or state of being ferocious

Ex: We were stunned by the ferocity of the storm.

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