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Matt W.
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  1. authoritarian
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  2. catalyst
    substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction
  3. deliberately
    in a careful unhurried manner
  4. doctrine
    a belief accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  5. emphatically
    in a forceful manner; with emphasis
  6. furtive
    secret and sly
  7. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  8. hone
    sharpen with a whetstone
  9. impatient
    restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
  10. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  11. medium
    the surrounding environment
  12. mentor
    a wise and trusted guide and advisor
  13. mortify
    cause to feel shame
  14. muse
    reflect deeply on a subject
  15. oppress
    come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
  16. profusely
    in very large amounts or quantities; extremely
  17. sidle
    move sideways
  18. tact
    consideration in dealing with others
  19. vibrant
    vigorous and animated
  20. void
    an empty area or space
  21. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  22. compulsive
    having obsessive habits or irresistible urges
  23. defile
    make dirty or spotty
  24. dirge
    a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  25. edict
    a formal or authoritative proclamation
  26. lamentation
    the passionate activity of expressing grief
  27. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  28. perverse
    deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper
  29. sate
    fill to contentment
  30. transgress
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Created on Mon Oct 17 19:52:45 EDT 2011

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