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equivocal
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open to two or more interpretations
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idiosyncratic
peculiar to the individual
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It is desirable for both parties to remove anybody who was
cognizant
of the double dealing.
in the best interest of something or some one
uninformed or unaware
having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
objective feelings
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As one of the
constituents
in Florida, I elected a majority leader to the Senate
an elected official
one of the individual parts making up a composite entity
a law maker
a commissioner
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There is absolutely nothing to support the
calumny
, which has often been repeated since.
a rebuttle
character assination
supporting evidence
a false accusation of an offense
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hapless
unfortunate and deserving pity
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The football player received a bone
contusion
after the hard tackle, at the end of the game..
a discolored bruise
injury in which the skin is not broken
a severe bone break
to receive stitches for a deep cut or injury
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When Jane wore the short dress to the funeral she proved she did not have a
modicum
of decency.
respect for one's self
lack of intelligence
a small or moderate or token amount
a large quantity of something
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In other cases the reproductive cells perhaps pass out by the
atrophy
of the polypide.
a study of the earth's surface
a collection of fossils from one speices
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
a cell or build up of microrganisms
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My
maverick
boss made his fortune by using a selling strategy different from his competitors.
a loaner or someone that is dependent
to approach everything objectively
someone who exhibits independence in thought and action
a leader or one with absolute power
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espouse
choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc
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1. gourmand
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a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
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beguile
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influence by slyness
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fetter
a shackle for the ankles or feet
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The
multifarious
bookstore had a gigantic selection of books on a large number of subjects.
having a variety of choices
to be high-end or expensive
having many aspects
held in a high regard
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expiate
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make amends for
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epistolary
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written in the form of letters or correspondence
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What is the meaning of context
identifying text structure
something that true or factual
to recognize
discourse that surrounds and helps explain a word or passage
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When my husband drinks too much, I hide his car keys to
circumscribe
his capacity to drive.
to bring to a calm nature
draw a geometric figure around another figure
set no bounderies
to limit the range/scope of something to a particular degree
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fallacious
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containing or based on incorrect reasoning
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This witness is the
linchpin
of the defense's case.
a central cohesive source of support and stability
to take something or someone into consideration
to view objectively
to pull apart or detach from something
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extraneous
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not belonging to that in which it is contained
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execrable
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unequivocally detestable
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blandishment
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flattery intended to persuade
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Melissa dismissed her mother’s
claim
that she had enough cupcakes and ate two more.
an assumption based on previous experiences
a command or demand
an untruth or fabrication
an assertion that something is true or factual
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what does the term
litigant
mean
to be a judge in a court of law
to be a lawyer or legal representative
(law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation
to perform your civic duty as a juror on a case
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garrulous
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full of trivial conversation