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14683493114Acquiesce(v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit0
14683496310AmbiguityAn event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way.1
14683500027Articulateexpress clearly2
14683501392Austeresevere or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance3
14683506421BenchmarkingTo evaluate by comparison with a standard.4
14683509869benevolentwell meaning and kindly5
14683513336brain storminggetting a collection of thoughts or ideas down6
14683514212circumspectcautious7
14683514585clandestine(adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded8
14683516092cognitionthe mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating9
14683517746colloquialused in ordinary conversation, not formal10
14683521352condescend(v.) to come down or stoop voluntarily to a lower level; to deal with people in a patronizing manner11
14683526414contrivedTo manipulate12
14683531026Correlationa mutual relationship or connection between two or more things13
14683534929criterionstandard used in judging14
14683535762deferencehumble submission and respect15
14683537810Deploreto feel or express strong disapproval of16
14683539443didacticintended to instruct17
14683542247dissertationa formal and long paper, written for a degree at a university or college18
14683544778divergent(adj.) going in different directions; different from each other; departing from conversation, deviant19
14713684311Eclecticmade up of a variety of sources or styles20
14713689532egregiousoutstandingly bad21
14713695353eloquentfluent or persuasive speaking or writing22
14713697317emergentjust coming into being23
14713702388empathythe ability to understand and share the feelings of another24
14713706498Epiphanysudden realization25
14713727903epitomeThe best or most typical example26
14713735236equivocate(v.) to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous27
14713742582eruditescholarly28
14713748416existentialhaving to do with existence29
14713760477exponentialsteadily increasing30
14713784017formativeused to describe the time when someone or something is growing or being formed31
14713787543HollisticFull32
14713807914Hubrisexcessive pride33
14713812437idiosyncrasya peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify34
14713815863incongruous(adj.) not in keeping, unsuitable, incompatible35
14713817731indictto charge with a crime; accuse36
14713820342Initiationaction that causes something, especially an important process or event, to begin37
14713823397innateinborn; natural38
14713825134intellectuala person who uses the mind creatively39
14713833672Ironythe use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning40
14713840252Jargonspecial words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.41
14713852690Juxtapositionthe fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.42
14713866164magnanimousgenerous in forgiving, above small meanness43
14713868967malapropismludicrous misuse of a word44
14713878491mentora wise and trusted guide and advisor45
14713883368meticulousextremely careful; particular about details46
14713886319mnemonic(adj.) relating to or designed to assist the memory; (n.) a device to aid the memory47
14713888034Monologue(n.) a speech by one actor; a long talk by one person48
14713889707myriad(adj.) in very great numbers; (n.) a very great number49
14713891324Nemisissomeone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy50
14713894030nominal(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously51
14713896073obfuscatedeliberately make something difficult to understand52
14713901422obtuselacking sharpness of intellect; not clear or precise in thought or expression53
14713903646obsequiousobedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree54
14713912286ostentatiousshowy, pretentious55
14713914300pedagogythe art or profession of teaching56
14713918470pedanticAn adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish.57
14713930563perspicacitykeenness of judgement58
14713933328perusala careful examination, review59
14713939661phenomenafact, event, or circumstance that can be observed, usually considered extraordinary or remarkable60
14713942334plaigarismtaking credit for someone else's writing or ideas61
14713943973plethoraexcess; overabundance62
14713947741posthumouslyafter one's death63
14713949411pragmaticpractical, as opposed to idealistic64
14713951111PrepositionA word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word65
14713953167pretentious(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious66
14713960974pseudonym(n.) a pen name, name assumed by a writer67
14713964078recompense(v) to pay back; to give a reward; (n) a payment for loss, service, or injury.68
14713965893rhetoriceffective writing or speaking69
14713969971rudimentarybasic; elementary; in the earliest stages of development70
14713971970sardonicgrimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic71
14713974576Satirethe use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.72
14713991266superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough73
14713994428SyntaxThe arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.74
14713997842Thesisa statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.75
14714000320ubiquitouspresent, appearing, or found everywhere76
14714002283ValidityThe ability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure77
14714004244VernacularEveryday language of ordinary people78
14714004270vocationalhaving to do with a person's career79

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