SVL 12000 Level 12-10

john S. (Japan)
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  1. underpin
    confirm or support with evidence or authority
  2. impinge
    infringe upon
  3. overtone
    (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
  4. decentralize
    distribute power from one main authority to smaller ones
  5. feasibility
    the quality of being doable
  6. amphitheater
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
  7. squid
    widely distributed fast-moving ten-armed cephalopod mollusk having a long tapered body with triangular tail fins
  8. snooze
    sleep lightly or for a short period of time
  9. kinetic
    relating to the motion of material bodies and their forces
  10. plebiscite
    a vote determining public opinion on a question
  11. crucifixion
    the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
  12. dissonance
    disagreeable sounds
  13. panacea
    hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases
  14. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  15. foyer
    a large entrance or reception room or area
  16. persimmon
    any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros
  17. prerequisite
    something that is needed or obligatory in advance
  18. algae
    primitive chlorophyll-containing aquatic organisms
  19. depletion
    the state of being used up
  20. bovine
    any of various wild or domestic cattle
  21. saturation
    the process of totally infusing something with a substance
  22. compliant
    disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
  23. rebuttal
    the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary argument
  24. complainant
    a person who brings an action in a court of law
  25. ostracism
    the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
  26. gullible
    naive and easily deceived or tricked
  27. polyglot
    a person who speaks more than one language
  28. graphite
    a soft, dark gray mineral made of carbon
  29. veterinarian
    a doctor who provides health care to animals
  30. peppery
    having the piquant burning taste of peppers
  31. fission
    reproduction of a unicellular organism by cell division
  32. fuselage
    the central body of an airplane holding crew and passengers
  33. gradient
    a graded change in the magnitude of something
  34. immunize
    perform vaccinations or inoculate against a disease
  35. crux
    the most important point
  36. onus
    a burdensome or difficult concern
  37. esophagus
    the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
  38. chauvinism
    fanatical patriotism
  39. biceps
    any skeletal muscle having two origins
  40. manipulator
    an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
  41. opinionated
    obstinate in your opinions
  42. hedonism
    an ethical system that values the pursuit of pleasure
  43. extemporaneous
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  44. litigant
    a party to a lawsuit
  45. grubby
    thickly covered with ingrained dirt
  46. aegis
    armor plate that protects the chest
  47. kickback
    a bribe paid to induce someone to enter into a transaction
  48. tenancy
    the act or state of being an occupant
  49. aviary
    a building where birds are kept
  50. confetti
    small bits of colored paper thrown for festive occasions
  51. rabies
    an acute viral disease transmitted by animal bites
  52. doldrums
    a state of inactivity
  53. insecticide
    a chemical used to kill bugs
  54. fluoride
    a chemical used to help prevent tooth decay
  55. concordance
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  56. tranquilize
    make calm or still
  57. discrete
    constituting a separate entity or part
  58. obstetrician
    a physician specializing in childbirth
  59. omnivorous
    feeding on both plants and animals
  60. optimal
    most desirable possible under a restriction
  61. sabbatical
    a leave usually taken every seventh year
  62. slapstick
    a type of comedy characterized by pranks and physical humor
  63. semantic
    of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning
  64. thesaurus
    a book containing a classified list of synonyms
  65. devolution
    the process of declining from a higher to a lower level
  66. deterrence
    a negative motivational influence
  67. tetanus
    an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system
  68. xenophobia
    a fear of foreigners or strangers
  69. irredeemable
    not capable of or subject to reform or remedy
  70. egalitarian
    favoring social equality
  71. claustrophobia
    a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
  72. breadwinner
    one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents
  73. rotor
    rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils
  74. vector
    a quantity that has magnitude and direction
  75. scrabble
    grope, scratch, or feel searchingly
  76. distal
    situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
  77. airtight
    completely sealed so as to prevent gas from moving in or out
  78. carousel
    a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride
  79. binocular
    relating to both eyes
  80. dichotomy
    a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
  81. dermatologist
    a doctor who specializes in the physiology of the skin
  82. sewerage
    a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
  83. ancillary
    furnishing added support
  84. scruffy
    shabby and untidy
  85. wavelength
    a way of thinking or coming to mutual understanding
  86. incinerator
    a furnace for incinerating (especially to dispose of refuse)
  87. foolproof
    not liable to failure
  88. carcinogen
    any substance that produces cancer
  89. demography
    the study of the characteristics of human populations
  90. schematic
    represented in simplified or symbolic form
  91. narcissus
    bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
  92. antigen
    any substance that stimulates an immune response in the body
  93. anorexia
    a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
  94. upmarket
    designed for consumers with high incomes
  95. extrovert
    a person directed toward others as opposed to the self
  96. baloney
    pretentious or silly talk or writing
  97. arousal
    a state of heightened physiological activity
  98. passbook
    a record of deposits and withdrawals and interest held by depositors at certain banks
  99. colitis
    inflammation of the colon
  100. interdisciplinary
    drawing from two or more fields of study
Created on Wed Nov 07 07:06:24 EST 2012 (updated Wed Nov 07 07:07:17 EST 2012)

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