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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 | Author: markross
noun [in-DEM-ni-tee] 1. Protection or security against damage or loss. 2. Compensation for damage or loss sustained. 3. Something paid by way of such compensation. 4. Legal exemption from penalties attaching to unconstitutional or illegal actions, granted to public officers and other persons. Dictionary.com
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 | Author: markross
verb [pri-sip-i-teyt] 1. To hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly: to precipitate an international crisis. 2. To cast, plunge, or send, esp. violently or abruptly: He precipitated himself into the struggle. Dictionary.com
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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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Wednesday, June 09th, 2010 | Author: markross
noun [pi-NUHM-bruh] 1. An area in which something exists to an uncertain degree. 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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Thursday, May 27th, 2010 | Author: markross
noun [am-bi-gyoo-i-tee] 1. Doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention: to speak with ambiguity; an ambiguity of manner. 2. An unclear, indefinite, or equivocal word, expression, meaning, etc.: a contract free of ambiguities; the ambiguities of modern poetry. 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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Saturday, May 08th, 2010 | Author: markross
verb [per-PEND] 1. To ponder; deliberate. 2. To be attentive; reflect. 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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Monday, March 29th, 2010 | Author: markross
verb [trans-myoot] 1. To change from one nature, substance, form, or condition into another; transform. Dictionary.com
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Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Author: markross
verb [suhp-li-keyt] 1. To make a humble and earnest petition; to pray humbly. 2. To seek or ask for humbly and earnestly. 3. To make a humble petition to; to beseech. 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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Saturday, March 06th, 2010 | Author: markross
verb [pey-truh-nahyz] 1. To behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students. 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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