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  1. Blithe (BLAHYTH) Definition: Happy, joyous, or glad Example: Everyone at the children's ward appreciated the nurse's blithe spirit. about 13 hours ago via web
  2. Quiescent (kwee•ES•uhnt) Definition: 1. In a state of rest 2. Inactive Example: The normally quiescent animal was agitated. 9:53 AM Mar 18th via web
  3. Revere (ri•VEER) Def: To admire, regard, or love someone without hesitation Ex: She revered her father for all of his accomplishments. 9:52 AM Mar 17th via web
  4. Hypercritical (hy•per•CRIT•uh•kul) Definition: Unreasonably critical Example: The judge was hypercritical of the dancer's routine. 9:48 AM Mar 16th via web
  5. Lucid (LOO•sihd) Definition: Clearly understood Ex: His lucid thoughts on the subject informed many who had previously been confused. 9:46 AM Mar 7th via web
  6. Maverick (MAV•er•ik) Definition: An extremely independent thinker Example: The governor was a maverick, which got her a lot of publicity 9:45 AM Mar 4th via web
  7. Sybarite (SIB•ur•iyt) Def: Someone devoted to pleasurable activity or luxury Ex: The sybarite bought drinks for everyone in the bar. 9:43 AM Mar 3rd via web
  8. Abjure (ab•JUR) Definition: To reject under oath Example: Derrick felt regret and wished he could abjure everything he just stated. 9:42 AM Mar 2nd via web
  9. Succinct (suhk•SINGKT) Definition: Stated clearly and quickly Example: She gave clear, succinct answers to their questions. 9:41 AM Mar 1st via web
  10. Ribald (RIB•uhld) Definition: Obscene in speech, mannerisms, or actions Example:Their ribald behavior got them banned from the restaurant. 9:39 AM Feb 28th via web
  11. Philistine (fi•LEH•steen) Def: An uncultured person Example: You said he was a philistine, but he knew a great deal about classical music 9:35 AM Feb 27th via web
  12. Extenuate (ek•STEN•yoo•ate) Definition: To lessen blame by providing excuses Ex: You can't extenuate your crimes if you committed them. 9:33 AM Feb 26th via web
  13. Amorphous (ay•MOR•fuhs) Def: Having no defined shape Example: Jake thought the cloud looked like a cat, but I thought it was amorphous. 9:31 AM Feb 25th via web
  14. Encomium (en•CO•mee•um) Def: An expression of praise Example:The class reunion began with an encomium for the school's beloved principal. 5:51 PM Feb 24th via web
  15. Insinuate (in•SIN•yoo•ahyt) Def: To suggest something in a subtle way Example: Nick insinuated he was displeased by shaking his head. 9:50 AM Feb 24th via web
  16. Precipitous (pri•SIP•i•tuhs) Definition: Dangerously steep Example: Drug use is a precipitous recreation. 9:42 AM Feb 23rd via web
  17. Enervate (EN•er•vahyt) Definition: To drain or deprive of strength Example: James goes to the spa because it enervates him. 9:45 AM Feb 22nd via web
  18. Fulminate (FUHL•mah•nate) Definition: To burst or explode violently Example: The situation will fulminate into chaos. 9:40 AM Feb 21st via web
  19. Traverse (TRUH•vurs) Definition: To travel across or through Example: You'll need to traverse the gorge if you want to get to the lake. 9:38 AM Feb 20th via web
  20. Baleful (BAYL•full) Def: Possessing a sinister manner Ex: Mark gave his financial advisor a baleful look after bad news about his account. 9:34 AM Feb 19th via web
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