Elite Vocabulary 201-225

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Vicarious

felt as if one were taking part in the experiences of another

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Pique

to arouse (interest, curiousty, etc.); to irritate

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Abate

to lessen in amount, intensity of strength

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Maternal

characteristic of a mother

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5

Decorum

polite behavior

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Pretentious

claiming dignity or importance, especially when undeserved

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Unwieldy

hard to handle or manage especially because of size or weight

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Homely

unattractive, plain looking

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Impromptu

without preperation

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Visceral

instinctive; relating to the internal organs

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11

Staccato

composed of abrupt, disconnected parts or sounds

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12

Rue

to regret

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13

Meritoracy

a system in which promotion is based on individual ability or achievement

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14

Inveigle

to obtain by flattery

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Behoove

to be necessary or proper for

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Austere

stern or severe in appearance; without luxury

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Inert

unable to move or respond; sluggish

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Mnemonic

pertaining to or assisting the memory

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19

Censor

v. to prevent from becoming known or circulated
n. an official editor of material

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20

Imposing

impressive by virtue of size, power, or manner

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Hectic

characterized by intense activity

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22

Sully

to dirty or tarnish, especially. by disgracing

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Insipid

uninteresting; having no flavor

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Anachronism

something not belonging to a certain time period

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Malady

a disease; illness; sickness

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