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Sunday, June 27th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [buh-nev-uh-luhnt] 1. Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile. 2. Desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni. 3. Intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution. Dictionary.com
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [in-dij-uh-nuhs] 1. Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native (often fol. by to ): the plants indigenous to Canada; the indigenous peoples of southern Africa. 2. innate; inherent; natural (usually fol. by to ): feelings indigenous to human beings. Dictionary.com
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [ih-kwan-uh-muhs] 1. Having or showing equanimity; even-tempered: It was difficult to remain equanimous in the face of such impertinence. Dictionary.com
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Monday, June 14th, 2010 | Author: markross
noun [ver-NAK-yuh-ler] 1. The plain variety of language in everyday use. 2. The language or vocabulary peculiar to a class or profession. 3. The native speech or language of a place. 4. Any medium or mode of expression that reflects popular taste or indigenous styles. adjective 1. (of language) Native or indigenous. 2. Using the native language of a place. 3. Using plain, everyday language. Dictionary.com
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Monday, June 14th, 2010 | Author: markross
noun [kwin-tes-uhns] 1. The pure and concentrated essence of a substance. 2. The most perfect embodiment of something. Quintessential (adjective) [kwĭn'tə-sěn'shəl] 1. Of, relating to, or having the nature of a quintessence; being the most typical. Dictionary.com
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [hoh-muh-jee-nee-uhs] 1. Composed of parts or elements that are all of the same kind; not heterogeneous: a homogeneous population. 2. Of the same kind or nature; essentially alike. 3. Mathematics. a. Having a common property throughout: a homogeneous solid figure. b. Having all terms of the same degree: a homogeneous equation. Dictionary.com
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [kuhn-tem-puh-rey-nee-uhs] 1. Living or occurring during the same period of time; contemporary. Dictionary.com
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [ih-gal-i-tair-ee-uhn] 1. Asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, esp. in political, economic, or social life. noun 2. A person who adheres to egalitarian beliefs. Dictionary.com
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Saturday, May 08th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [e-RIS-tik] 1. Pertaining to controversy or disputation; controversial. 2. Of argument for the sole purpose of winning, regardless of the reason. Dictionary.com
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Monday, May 03rd, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [gri-gair-ee-uhs] 1. Tending to form a group with others of the same kind. 2. Seeking and enjoying the company of others. Dictionary.com
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Sunday, May 02nd, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective (sěs’kwĭ-pĭ-dāl’yən) 1. Given to or characterized by the use of long words 2. (of a word) containing many syllables 3. Long and ponderous Dictionary.com
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Saturday, April 24th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [gar-uh-luhs] 1. Talking much, especially about commonplace or trivial things; talkative. 2. Wordy Dictionary.com
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Saturday, April 24th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [fruhk-choo-uhs] 1. Fruitful; productive. Dictionary.com
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Saturday, April 24th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [frak-shuhs] 1. Tending to cause trouble; unruly. Dictionary.com
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [sur-uhp-tish-uhs] 1. Obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine: a surreptitious glance. Dictionary.com
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Saturday, March 06th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [kwik-sot-ik] 1. Caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals. 2. Capricious; impulsive; unpredictable. Dictionary.com
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [sangk-tuh-moh-nee-uhs] 1. Making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness, etc.: They resented his sanctimonious comments on immorality in America. 2. Holy; sacred. Dictionary.com
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Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [in-ek-ser-uh-buhl] 1. Not to be persuaded or moved by entreaty or prayer; firm; determined; unyielding; unchangeable; inflexible; relentless. Dictionary.com
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Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [ih-gree-juhs] 1. Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible. Dictionary.com
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [ser-kyoo-i-tuhs] 1. Roundabout; not direct: a circuitous route; a circuitous argument. Dictionary.com
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [muh-lev-uh-luhnt] 1. Wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful. 2. Evil; harmful; injurious: a malevolent inclination to destroy the happiness of others. Dictionary.com
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Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [in-trep-id] 1. Fearless; bold; brave; undaunted; courageous; as, an intrepid soldier; intrepid spirit. Dictionary.com
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Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [fach-oo-uhs] 1. Inanely foolish and unintelligent; stupid. 2. Illusory; delusive. Dictionary.com
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Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [suh-lis-i-tuhs] 1. Manifesting or expressing care or concern. 2. Full of anxiety or concern; apprehensive. 3. Extremely careful; meticulous. 4. Full of desire; eager. Dictionary.com
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Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 | Author: markross
adjective [ri-kal-si-truhnt] 1. Stubbornly resistant to and defiant of authority or restraint. Dictionary.com
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