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Directions (hide this section)

1. Review the words in a table
2. Click (memorize) in either column to begin
Guess the answer in your head
Click the buttons and follow the directions at the bottom of the table
Or click on matching mode at the bottom of a table, after clicking on (memorize)
Word (memorize) Definition (memorize)
guileless without deceit
jurisprudence a part or division of law
hue a particular shade or tint of a given color
litigant a party to a lawsuit
condescension a patronizing manner or behavior
curator a person in charge of a museum, library , etc.
catalyst a person or thing acting as the stimulus in bringing about a result
epitome a person or thing that shows typical qualities of something
emissary a person sent on a specific mission
philistine a person smugly narrow and conventional in views and tastes

Word (memorize) Definition (memorize)
analyst a person who analyzes in great detail
impeccable without defect or error; flawless
misanthrope a person who hates mankind
vagrant a person with no established residence or visible means of support
advocate a person who pleads another's cause
charlatan a person who pretends to have expert knowledge or skill
maverick a person who takes an independent stand
bourgeois middle-class
cartographer a map-maker
miasma a poisonous atmosphere

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Word (memorize) Definition (memorize)
parody humorous or satirical mimicry
buttress a projecting structure built against a wall to support or reinforce it
antigen any substance that stimulates the production of antibodies
rogue a rascal; scoundrel
antidote a remedy to counteract a poison
ballad a romantic or sentimental song
epigram a short poem with a witty point
anecdote a short, entertaining account of some happening
nuance a slight or delicate variation
catapult a slingshot or type of launcher

Word (memorize) Definition (memorize)
paean a song of joy, triumph, praise
forlorn without hope; desperate
paradox a statement that seems contradictory
conviction a strong belief
cadet a student at a military school; younger son or brother
dolt a stupid, slow-witted person
coup a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
credulity a tendency to believe too readily
compliance a tendency to give in readily to others
anathema a thing or person greatly detested

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