Studied by 49 peopleGREG
herd, flock (segregation)
DIC
to speak, to tell, or to say (diction, contradict, indicate)
gregarious
very friendly and sociable
congregate
to come together in a group, or gather people or animals into a group
aggregation
collected together from different sources and considered as a whole
egregious
conspicuously bad or offensive
abdicate
to give up a high office formally or officially, especially the throne
malediction
a curse; slander or evil talk about somebody
benediction
in the Roman Catholic Church, a devotional service during which the congregation is blessed with the Host; an expression of approval or good wishes
indicative
showing, suggesting, or pointing out that something exists or is true
vindicate
to clear somebody or something of blame, guilt, suspicion, or doubt
syndicate
a group of people who combine to carry out a business, enterprise, or some other common purpose
rudimentary
existing at an elementary or basic level
talisman
an object that is believed to have magic powers of protection or to bring good luck
dicourteous
not showing proper manners or respect
tangent
a new and completely different subject than the one being currently discussed
ab-lib
without any advance preparation
dynamic
full of energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of purpose and able both to get things going and to get things done.
callous
showing no concern that other people are or might be hurt or upset
menance
a possible source of danger or harm
bilk
to obtain or withhold money from either by deceit or without justification; to cheat or defraud someone.
nulify
to make something lose its effect or value
replete
filled or well-supplied with something.
abrogate
to repel or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)
affinity
a natural liking for or identification with somebody or something
solemn
having or showing sincerity and gravity; having or showing no joy or humor
blasphemy
the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about sacred things
harangue
to criticize or question somebody, or try to persuade somebody to do something in a forceful, angry way
kindle
to become aroused, or arouse feelings or interest or to set something alight, or begin to burn
preogative
an exclusive privilege or right enjoyed by a person or group occupying a particular rank or position
reciprocate
to give or feel something mutually or in return
brawn
physical strength, especially as opposed to intellectual power
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