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  1. intention
    an anticipated outcome that guides your planned actions
  2. interact
    do something together or with others
  3. intercede
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  4. intercept
    seize, interrupt, or stop something on its way
  5. intercession
    the act of intervening, as to mediate a dispute
  6. intercessor
    a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
  7. interdict
    command against
  8. interim
    the time between one event, process, or period and another
  9. interlocutor
    a person who takes part in a conversation
  10. interlude
    an intervening period or episode
  11. intermediate
    lying between two extremes in time, space, or state
  12. interminable
    tiresomely long; seemingly without end
  13. intermission
    a time during which something is temporarily stopped or delayed
  14. intermit
    stop an action temporarily
  15. intermittent
    stopping and starting at irregular intervals
  16. interpolation
    an action or remark that interrupts something
  17. interpose
    introduce
  18. interposition
    the act of putting something between two things
  19. interpreter
    someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
  20. interrogate
    pose a series of questions to
  21. interrogative
    relating to sentences that ask a question
  22. interrogatory
    relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
  23. interrupt
    make a break in
  24. intersect
    meet or cross at a point; overlap
  25. intervene
    be placed or located between other things
  26. intestacy
    the situation of being or dying without a legally valid will
  27. intestate
    having made no valid will or not disposed of by a legal will
  28. intestine
    the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
  29. intimacy
    a feeling of being close and belonging together
  30. intimidate
    compel or deter by or as if by threats
  31. intolerable
    incapable of being put up with
  32. intolerance
    unwillingness to respect differences in opinions or beliefs
  33. intolerant
    unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
  34. intoxicant
    a drug that can produce a state of intoxication
  35. intoxicate
    make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
  36. intracellular
    located or occurring within a cell or cells
  37. intramural
    carried on within the bounds of an institution or community
  38. intrepid
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  39. intricacy
    the quality of having elaborately complex detail
  40. intricate
    having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
  41. intrigue
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  42. intrinsic
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
  43. introductory
    serving to open or begin
  44. intromit
    allow to enter; grant entry to
  45. introspect
    reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
  46. introspection
    contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
  47. introversion
    the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
  48. introvert
    a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
  49. intrude
    enter uninvited
  50. intrusion
    entrance by force or without permission or welcome
  51. intuition
    instinctive knowing, without the use of rational processes
  52. inundate
    fill or cover completely, usually with water
  53. inundation
    an overwhelming number or amount
  54. inure
    cause to accept or become hardened to
  55. invalid
    no longer legally acceptable
  56. invalid
    no longer legally acceptable
  57. invalidate
    make no longer acceptable for use
  58. invaluable
    having incalculable monetary or intellectual worth
  59. invariable
    not liable to or capable of change
  60. invasion
    any entry into an area not previously occupied
  61. invective
    abusive language used to express blame or censure
  62. inveigh
    complain bitterly
  63. inventive
    marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
  64. inverse
    turned backward in order or nature or effect
  65. inversion
    the act of turning inside out
  66. invert
    turn inside out or upside down
  67. investigator
    someone who inquires carefully
  68. investor
    someone who commits capital to gain financial returns
  69. inveterate
    habitual
  70. invidious
    containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
  71. invigorate
    give life or energy to
  72. invincible
    incapable of being overcome or subdued
  73. inviolable
    incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
  74. invoke
    request earnestly; ask for aid or protection
  75. involuntary
    not subject to the control of the will
  76. involution
    the act of sharing in the activities of a group
  77. involve
    contain as a part
  78. invulnerable
    immune to attack; impregnable
  79. inwardly
    with respect to private feelings
  80. iota
    a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
  81. irascible
    quickly aroused to anger
  82. irate
    feeling or showing extreme anger
  83. ire
    anger; irritability
  84. iridescence
    the visual property of having lustrous, varying colors
  85. iridescent
    varying in color when seen in different lights
  86. irk
    irritate or vex
  87. irksome
    tedious or irritating
  88. irony
    incongruity between what might be expected and what occurs
  89. irradiate
    expose to radiation
  90. irrational
    not consistent with or using reason
  91. irreducible
    incapable of being made smaller or simpler
  92. irrelevant
    having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  93. irreligious
    hostile or indifferent to religion
  94. irreparable
    impossible to rectify or amend
  95. irrepressible
    impossible to control
  96. irresistible
    impossible to withstand; overpowering
  97. irresponsible
    showing lack of care for consequences
  98. irreverence
    a mental attitude showing lack of due respect
  99. irreverent
    showing lack of due respect or veneration
  100. irreversible
    incapable of being turned around
  101. irrigate
    supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
  102. irritable
    easily annoyed
  103. irritant
    something that causes discomfort and annoyance
  104. irritate
    cause annoyance in
  105. irruption
    a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
  106. isle
    a small island
  107. islet
    a small island
  108. isobar
    (meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time
  109. isochronous
    equal in duration or interval
  110. isolate
    place or set apart
  111. isothermal
    of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
  112. itinerant
    traveling from place to place to work
  113. itinerary
    an established line of travel or access
  114. itinerate
    travel from place to place, as for work
  115. jargon
    technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
  116. jaundice
    yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes
  117. jeopardize
    pose a threat to; present a danger to
  118. jocose
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  119. jocular
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  120. joggle
    fasten or join with a joggle
  121. jovial
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  122. jubilation
    a feeling of extreme joy
  123. judgment
    the act of assessing a person or situation or event
  124. judicature
    the act of meting out justice according to the law
  125. judicial
    expressing careful judgment
  126. judiciary
    the system of law courts that administer justice
  127. judicious
    marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
  128. juggle
    keep many objects in the air at the same time
  129. jugglery
    the performance of a juggler
  130. jugular
    relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat
  131. juicy
    full of juice
  132. junction
    an act of joining or adjoining things
  133. juncture
    the shape or manner in which things come together
  134. junta
    a group of officers who rule a country after seizing power
  135. juridical
    of or relating to the law or jurisprudence
  136. jurisdiction
    the territory within which power can be exercised
  137. jurisprudence
    the branch of philosophy concerned with the law
  138. juror
    a member of a group that delivers a verdict at a trial
  139. joust
    fight someone in a tournament on horseback
  140. justification
    the act of defending or explaining by reasoning
  141. juvenile
    of or relating to children or young people
  142. juxtapose
    place side by side
  143. keepsake
    something of sentimental value
  144. kerchief
    a square scarf folded into a triangle and worn over the head
  145. kernel
    a single whole grain of a cereal
  146. kiln
    a furnace for firing, burning, or drying porcelain or bricks
  147. kiloliter
    a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters
  148. kilometer
    a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters
  149. kilowatt
    a unit of power equal to 1000 watts
  150. kimono
    a loose robe originating in Japan
  151. kind-hearted
    having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
  152. kingship
    the dignity or rank or position of a king
  153. kinsfolk
    people descended from a common ancestor
  154. knavery
    lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
  155. knead
    use the hands to mix and work something into a uniform mass
  156. knickknack
    a small, inexpensive decorative object
  157. knight
    a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry
  158. knighthood
    aristocrats holding the rank of knight
  159. laborious
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  160. labyrinth
    complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
  161. lacerate
    cut or tear irregularly
  162. lackadaisical
    idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
  163. lactation
    the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands
  164. lacteal
    relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk
  165. lactic
    of or relating to or obtained from milk
  166. laddie
    a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
  167. ladle
    a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle
  168. laggard
    someone who takes more time than necessary
  169. landholder
    a holder or proprietor of land
  170. landlord
    a property owner who leases property or housing to others
  171. landmark
    a prominent or well-known object in a particular place
  172. landscape
    an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
  173. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  174. languor
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  175. lapse
    drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  176. lascivious
    driven by lust
  177. lassie
    a girl or young woman who is unmarried
  178. latent
    potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
  179. latency
    the state of being not yet evident or active
  180. later
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
  181. lateral
    situated at or extending to the side
  182. latish
    somewhat late
  183. lattice
    an arrangement of points in a regular periodic pattern
  184. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  185. laudable
    worthy of high praise
  186. laudatory
    full of or giving praise
  187. laundress
    a working woman who takes in washing
  188. laureate
    someone honored for great achievements
  189. lave
    wash or flow against
  190. lawgiver
    a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
  191. lawmaker
    a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
  192. lax
    without rigor or strictness
  193. laxative
    stimulating evacuation of feces
  194. lea
    a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
  195. leaflet
    a small book usually having a paper cover
  196. leaven
    a substance used to produce fermentation in dough
  197. leeward
    on the side away from the wind
  198. left-handed
    using or intended for the left hand
  199. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
  200. legalize
    sanction or make permissible by law
  201. legging
    a garment covering the leg
  202. legible
    capable of being read or deciphered
  203. legionary
    a soldier who is a member of a legion
  204. legislate
    make laws or bills
  205. legislative
    relating to a lawmaking assembly
  206. legislator
    someone who makes or enacts laws
  207. legitimacy
    lawfulness by virtue of being authorized
  208. legitimate
    in accordance with accepted standards or principles
  209. leisure
    time available for ease and relaxation
  210. leniency
    a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
  211. lenient
    inclined to be permissive or indulgent
  212. leonine
    of or characteristic of or resembling a lion
  213. lethargy
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  214. levee
    an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing
  215. lever
    a simple machine giving a mechanical advantage on a fulcrum
  216. leviathan
    the largest or most massive thing of its kind
  217. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  218. levy
    impose and collect
  219. lewd
    suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
  220. lexicographer
    a compiler or writer of a dictionary
  221. lexicography
    the act of writing, editing, and examining dictionaries
  222. lexicon
    a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words
  223. liable
    subject to legal action
  224. libel
    a false and malicious publication
  225. liberalism
    a political orientation favoring social progress by reform
  226. liberate
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
  227. licentious
    lacking moral discipline
  228. licit
    authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
  229. liege
    a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service
  230. lien
    the right to take and hold the property of a debtor
  231. lieu
    the post or function properly occupied or served by another
  232. lifelike
    evoking realistic images within the mind
  233. lifelong
    continuing through life
  234. lifetime
    the period during which something is functional
  235. ligament
    a band of fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages
  236. ligature
    the act of tying or binding things together
  237. light-hearted
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  238. ligneous
    consisting of or resembling wood
  239. likelihood
    the probability of a specified outcome
  240. likely
    having a good chance of being the case or of coming about
  241. liking
    a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
  242. limitation
    an act of restricting (as by regulation)
  243. linear
    involving a single dimension
  244. liner
    a protective covering that protects an inside surface
  245. lingo
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  246. lingua
    a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
  247. lingual
    pertaining to, resembling. or lying near the tongue
  248. linguist
    a specialist in the study of language
  249. linguistics
    the scientific study of language
  250. liniment
    a topical liquid that relieves muscle stiffness and pain
  251. liquefy
    make a solid substance into a fluid, as by heating
  252. liqueur
    strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
  253. liquidate
    eliminate a debt by paying it off
  254. liquor
    an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
  255. listless
    lacking zest or vivacity
  256. literacy
    the ability to read and write
  257. literal
    limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
  258. literature
    writings in a particular style on a particular subject
  259. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  260. lithesome
    moving and bending with ease
  261. lithograph
    a print made with a stone or metal plate
  262. litigant
    a party to a lawsuit
  263. litigate
    engage in legal proceedings
  264. litigious
    of or relating to legal proceedings
  265. littoral
    of or relating to a coastal or shore region
  266. liturgy
    a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
  267. livelihood
    the financial means whereby one supports oneself
  268. livid
    furiously angry
  269. loam
    a rich soil consisting of sand, clay and organic materials
  270. loath
    strongly opposed
  271. loathe
    dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
  272. locative
    the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb
  273. loch
    a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland
  274. locomotion
    the power or ability to move
  275. lode
    a deposit of valuable ore
  276. lodgment
    the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily
  277. logic
    the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
  278. logical
    based on known statements or events or conditions
  279. logician
    a person skilled at symbolic reasoning
  280. loiterer
    someone who lingers aimlessly in or about a place
  281. loneliness
    sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned
  282. longevity
    the property of having lived for a considerable time
  283. loot
    goods or money obtained illegally
  284. loquacious
    full of trivial conversation
  285. lough
    Irish word for a lake
  286. louse
    a wingless, parasitic insect
  287. lovable
    having characteristics that attract love or affection
  288. low-spirited
    filled with melancholy and despondency
  289. lowly
    low or inferior in station or quality
  290. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  291. lucrative
    producing a sizeable profit
  292. ludicrous
    inviting ridicule
  293. luminary
    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
  294. luminescent
    emitting light not caused by heat
  295. luminescence
    the emission of light without heat
  296. luminosity
    the quality of emitting or reflecting light
  297. luminous
    softly bright or radiant
  298. lunacy
    foolish or senseless behavior
  299. lunar
    of or relating to or associated with the moon
  300. lunatic
    an insane person
  301. lurid
    glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
  302. luscious
    having strong sexual appeal
  303. lustrous
    reflecting light
  304. luxuriance
    the property of being lush and abundant
  305. luxuriant
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  306. luxuriate
    enjoy to excess
  307. lying
    the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
  308. lyre
    a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment
  309. lyric
    of or relating to poetry that expresses emotion
  310. macadamize
    surface with macadam
  311. machinery
    mechanical or electrical devices collectively
  312. machinist
    a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
  313. macrocosm
    everything that exists anywhere
  314. madden
    make angry
  315. Madonna
    the mother of Jesus
  316. magician
    someone who performs tricks to amuse an audience
  317. magisterial
    of or relating to a civil officer who administers the law
  318. magistracy
    the position of magistrate
  319. magnanimous
    noble and generous in spirit
  320. magnate
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  321. magnet
    a device that attracts iron and produces lines of force
  322. magnetize
    make magnetic
  323. magnificence
    splendid or imposing in size or appearance
  324. magnificent
    characterized by grandeur
  325. magnitude
    the property of relative size or extent
  326. maharaja
    a great raja
  327. maidenhood
    the childhood of a girl
  328. maintain
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity
  329. maintenance
    activity involved in keeping something in good working order
  330. maize
    corn
  331. makeup
    the way in which someone or something is composed
  332. malady
    impairment of normal physiological function
  333. malaria
    a disease caused by parasites transmitted by mosquito bite
  334. malcontent
    dissatisfied as toward authority
  335. malediction
    the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil
  336. malefactor
    someone who has committed a crime
  337. maleficent
    harmful or evil in intent or effect
  338. malevolence
    wishing evil to others
  339. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
  340. malign
    speak unfavorably about
  341. malignant
    dangerous to health
  342. malleable
    capable of being shaped or bent
  343. mallet
    a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head
  344. maltreat
    be cruel to someone
  345. mandate
    a formal statement of a command to do something
  346. mandatory
    required by rule
  347. mane
    long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
  348. man-eater
    large aggressive shark widespread in warm seas
  349. maneuver
    a military training exercise
  350. mania
    an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  351. maniac
    an insane person
  352. manifesto
    a public declaration of intentions
  353. manlike
    resembling human beings
  354. manliness
    the trait of being manly
  355. mannerism
    a behavioral attribute that is distinctive to an individual
  356. manor
    the landed estate of a lord, including the house on it
  357. mantel
    a shelf that projects from the wall above a fireplace
  358. mantle
    a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
  359. manufacturer
    someone who constructs or produces something
  360. manumission
    the formal act of freeing from slavery
  361. manumit
    free from slavery or servitude
  362. marine
    of or relating to the sea
  363. maritime
    relating to ships or navigation
  364. maroon
    a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
  365. martial
    suggesting war or military life
  366. Martian
    of or relating to the planet Mars
  367. martyrdom
    death because of a person's adherence of a faith or cause
  368. marvel
    be amazed at
  369. masonry
    the craft of building with stone or brick
  370. masquerade
    a party of guests wearing costumes and disguises
  371. massacre
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  372. massive
    containing a great quantity of matter
  373. masterpiece
    the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
  374. mastery
    great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
  375. material
    the substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
  376. materialize
    come into being; become reality
  377. maternal
    characteristic of a mother
  378. matinee
    a theatrical performance held during the daytime
  379. matricide
    the murder of one's own mother
  380. matrimony
    state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life
  381. matrix
    an enclosure within which something originates or develops
  382. matter
    that which has mass and occupies space
  383. maudlin
    very sentimental or emotional
  384. mausoleum
    a large burial chamber, usually above ground
  385. mawkish
    very sentimental or emotional
  386. maxim
    a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
  387. maze
    complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
  388. mead
    made of fermented honey and water
  389. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  390. mealy-mouthed
    hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy
  391. meander
    move or cause to move in a winding or curving course
  392. mechanics
    the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies
  393. medallion
    a round piece of metal given as an award or commemoration
  394. meddlesome
    intrusive in an offensive manner
  395. medial
    relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
  396. mediate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  397. medicine
    the profession devoted to alleviating diseases and injuries
  398. medieval
    relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
  399. mediocre
    moderate to inferior in quality
  400. meditation
    continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject
  401. medley
    a musical composition consisting of a series of songs
  402. meliorate
    to make better
  403. mellifluous
    pleasing to the ear
  404. melodious
    having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
  405. melodrama
    a story with characters behaving in an extreme emotional way
  406. memento
    a reminder of past events
  407. memorable
    worth remembering
  408. menace
    something that is a source of danger
  409. menagerie
    a collection of live animals for study or display
  410. mendacious
    given to lying
  411. mendicant
    a pauper who lives by begging
  412. mentality
    a habitual or characteristic attitude of the mind
  413. mentor
    a wise and trusted guide and advisor
  414. mercantile
    relating to or characteristic of trade or traders
  415. mercenary
    a person hired to fight for another country than their own
  416. merciful
    showing or giving forgiveness
  417. merciless
    lacking pity, compassion, or forgiveness
  418. meretricious
    tastelessly showy
  419. mesmerize
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
  420. metal
    a chemical element or alloy that is usually a shiny solid
  421. metallurgy
    the science and technology of ores and alloys
  422. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
  423. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
  424. metaphysical
    pertaining to the philosophical study of being and knowing
  425. metaphysics
    the philosophical study of being and knowing
  426. mete
    a line that indicates a boundary
  427. metempsychosis
    after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
  428. meticulous
    marked by precise accordance with details
  429. metonymy
    substituting the name of a feature for the name of the thing
  430. metric
    based on a decimal unit of measurement
  431. metronome
    clicking pendulum indicating the tempo of a piece of music
  432. metropolis
    a large and densely populated urban area
  433. metropolitan
    relating to or characteristic of a large urban area
  434. mettle
    the courage to carry on
  435. mettlesome
    having a proud, courageous, and unbroken spirit
  436. microcosm
    a miniature model of something
  437. micrometer
    a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
  438. microphone
    a device for changing sound waves into electrical energy
  439. microscope
    magnifier of the image of small objects
  440. microscopic
    so small as to be invisible without a magnifying device
  441. microscopy
    research using special instruments to see small things
  442. midsummer
    June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
  443. midwife
    a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
  444. mien
    a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor
  445. migrant
    traveler who moves from one region or country to another
  446. migrate
    move from one country or region to another and settle there
  447. migratory
    (of animals) moving seasonally
  448. mileage
    distance measured in miles
  449. militant
    engaged in war
  450. militarism
    maintaining a strong force of armed services
  451. militate
    have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
  452. militia
    civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army
  453. millet
    a grain-like food that grows in grassy stalks
  454. mimic
    imitate, especially for satirical effect
  455. miniature
    being on a very small scale
  456. minimize
    make small or insignificant
  457. minion
    a servile or fawning dependent
  458. ministration
    assistance in time of difficulty
  459. ministry
    the work of a person authorized to conduct religious worship
  460. minority
    being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
  461. minute
    a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
  462. minutia
    a small or minor detail
  463. mirage
    optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects
  464. misadventure
    an instance of misfortune
  465. misanthropic
    hating mankind in general
  466. misanthropy
    hatred of mankind
  467. misapprehend
    interpret in the wrong way
  468. misbehave
    act badly
  469. misbehavior
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
  470. mischievous
    naughtily or annoyingly playful
  471. miscount
    count wrongly
  472. miscreant
    a person without moral scruples
  473. misdeed
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
  474. misdemeanor
    a crime less serious than a felony
  475. miser
    a stingy hoarder of money and possessions
  476. mishap
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  477. misinterpret
    construe wrongly
  478. mislay
    place (something) where one cannot find it again
  479. mismanage
    handle badly or incompetently
  480. misnomer
    an incorrect or unsuitable name
Created on Mon Oct 14 04:17:03 EDT 2013 (updated Mon Oct 14 04:36:43 EDT 2013)

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