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Superimpose (v)
To place over objects one another so that both are still evident
Congeal (v)
1. To solidify
2. To take shape to make a satisfying whole
Peremptory (adj)
Immediately insisting on obedience or immediate attention, especially in an imperious manner
Stipple (v)
To mark a painting or surface with numerous dots or specks
Capricious (adj)
Given to sudden and unpredictable changes in behaviour
Vamoose (v)
To depart hurridly
Humdinger (n)
A remarkable or outstanding one of its kind
Caisson (n)
1. A large underwater tank which has a hiole in the bottom, where water is only kept out using air pressure
2. A chest or wagon for holding ammunition
Coalesce (v)
1.To come together to form one mass or whole
2. To combine elements into one mass or whole
Inundate (v)
1. To overwhelm someone with tasks to complete
2. To flood
Blithe (adj)
1. Showing casual or cheerful indifferenc, usually regarded as disrepectful
Ex
: His blithe manner when listening to a teacher during a lecture sent him to detention.
2. Happy or joyous
Minutinae (n)
Thye small, trivial aspects of everyday life
Conventional (adj)
Based on what is generally done or believed
Palpable (adj)
1. Able to be touched or felt
2. Plain to the mind or clear to see
Empirically (adj)
Based on observation rather than logic
Markedly (adj)
Clearly noticeable; significant
Ex
: Apple stocks have markedly risen over the years.
Pedant (n)
A person who nis excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning
Cartel (n)
An association of manufacturers or suppliers with the purpose of maintaining prices at a high level and reducing competition
Desultory (adj)
1. Lacking a plan or enthusiasm
2. Occuring randomly or occasionally
3. Going constantly from one subject to another(during a conversation) in a half-hearted way; unfocused
Lugubrious (adj)
Looking or sounding sad or dismal
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Misc. Words Isee 10
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Misc. Words Isee 10
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2012-11-02T20:08:22Z
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