vocab 2-3

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1. 01

   decease

   to pass away; die.

2. 02

   cacophony

   a harsh discordant mixture of sounds.

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   acquisition

   an asset or object bought or obtained.

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   conceive

   to form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.

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   holistic

   characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.

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   lexicon

   the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

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   distinct

   recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type.

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   piecemeal

   characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time.

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   yearning

   a feeling of intense longing for something.

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    futility

    pointlessness or uselessness.

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    pragmatic

    dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

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    vociferous

    (especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous.

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    pinnacle

    the most successful point; the culmination.

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    unadulterated

    not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; complete and absolute.

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    bubonic

    causing or characterized by inflamed lymph nodes.

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    cremation

    the disposal of a dead person's body by burning it to ashes, typically after a funeral ceremony.

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    concierge

    a caretaker of an apartment complex or a hotel.

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    epidemic

    a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

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    sermon

    a talk on a religious or moral subject.

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    obstreperous

    boisterous; noisy.

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    palpable

    tangible; easily perceptible; unmistakable.

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    palpitate

    to throb; flutter; to pulsate with unusual rapidity.

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    queasy

    easily nauseated; squeamish.

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    quench

    to extinguish; assuage or satisfy.

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    rampant

    growing in profusion; unrestrained.

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    ramshackle

    rickety; falling apart.

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    retribution

    punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

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    contrive

    to create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.

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    garment

    an item of clothing.

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    paramour

    a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.

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    bureaucrat

    an official in a government department.

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    loathe

    to feel intense dislike or disgust for.

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    outrage

    an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.

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    unorthodox

    contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted.

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    illicit

    forbidden by law, rules, or custom.

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    degraded

    reduced in rank, position, reputation, etc; reduced in quality or value.

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    mediocre

    of only moderate quality; not very good.

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    reign

    (of a quality or condition) to prevail; predominate.

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    reassure

    to say or do something to remove the doubts or fears of (someone).

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    ritual

    a ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

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    decency

    behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.

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    improvise

    to create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.

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    huddle

    to crowd together; nestle closely.

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    legitimate

    in accordance with established rules, principles, or standards.

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    bandy

    to exchange; trade; give and take.

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    callow

    youthful; immature; inexperienced.

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    abrasive

    overly aggressive; rubbing away.

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    eddy

    swirling current of water, air, etc.

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    exude

    to discharge; give forth.

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    adrift

    floating without control; drifting.