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Lingaraj M. (India)
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  1. origin
    the place where something begins
  2. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
  3. reconnaissance
    the act of scouting, especially to gain information
  4. proliferation
    a rapid increase in number
  5. indigenous
    originating where it is found
  6. endowment
    natural abilities or qualities
  7. orient
    the eastern hemisphere
  8. parity
    functional equality
  9. pivotal
    being of crucial importance
  10. infringe
    advance beyond the usual limit
  11. dismal
    causing dejection
  12. consensus
    agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
  13. incentive
    a positive motivational influence
  14. moribund
    being on the point of death
  15. beleaguer
    annoy persistently
  16. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  17. resuscitate
    cause to regain consciousness
  18. frenzy
    state of violent mental agitation
  19. inculcate
    teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
  20. dent
    an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
  21. surge
    rise and move, as in waves or billows
  22. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  23. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  24. dejected
    affected or marked by low spirits
  25. unbridled
    not restrained or controlled
  26. chase
    go after with the intent to catch
  27. predominantly
    much greater in number or influence
  28. instrumental
    serving or acting as a means or aid
  29. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  30. proactive
    causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond
  31. glee
    great merriment
  32. mitigate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  33. pelting
    anything happening rapidly or in quick successive
  34. righteous
    morally justified
  35. concede
    give over
  36. turmoil
    a violent disturbance
  37. pulverize
    make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
  38. thrive
    make steady progress
  39. mundane
    found in the ordinary course of events
  40. colossal
    so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
  41. elude
    escape, either physically or mentally
  42. surveillance
    close observation of a person or group
  43. prospect
    the possibility of future success
  44. commensurate
    corresponding in size or degree or extent
  45. vigorous
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
  46. thrift
    extreme care in spending money
  47. aggressive
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  48. absurd
    inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
  49. allude
    make an indirect reference to
  50. speculate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  51. quintessential
    representing the perfect example of a class or quality
  52. decelerate
    lose velocity; move more slowly
  53. spunky
    showing courage
  54. spur
    a prod on a rider's heel used to urge a horse onward
  55. squander
    spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  56. extensive
    large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
  57. modest
    marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
  58. consume
    take in as food
  59. exhausted
    depleted of energy, force, or strength
  60. promote
    assign to a higher position
  61. redress
    make reparations or amends for
  62. currency
    the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
  63. intrinsic
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
  64. intrinsically
    with respect to its inherent nature
  65. medley
    a musical composition consisting of a series of songs
  66. ossification
    the developmental process of bone formation
  67. judicious
    marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
  68. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
  69. fierce
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  70. burgeon
    grow and flourish
  71. mediocre
    moderate to inferior in quality
  72. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  73. propel
    cause to move forward with force
  74. stumble
    miss a step and fall or nearly fall
  75. cumbersome
    difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight
  76. indicative
    pointing out or revealing clearly
  77. inconceivable
    totally unlikely
  78. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  79. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  80. tepid
    moderately warm
  81. myth
    a traditional story serving to explain a world view
  82. entail
    have as a logical consequence
  83. emerging
    coming into existence
  84. sanctuary
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
  85. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  86. phenomenal
    exceedingly or unbelievably great
  87. persevere
    be persistent, refuse to stop
  88. pertinent
    being of striking appropriateness
  89. pragmatic
    concerned with practical matters
  90. intricate
    having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
  91. coercion
    using force to cause something to occur
  92. espionage
    the systematic use of spies to obtain secrets
  93. entourage
    the group following and attending to some important person
  94. grim
    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  95. amply
    sufficiently; more than adequately
  96. commendable
    worthy of high praise
  97. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  98. jeopardize
    pose a threat to; present a danger to
  99. sway
    move back and forth
  100. induce
    cause to act in a specified manner
  101. core
    the center of an object
  102. untenable
    incapable of being defended or justified
  103. pique
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  104. verge
    the limit beyond which something happens or changes
  105. aspiring
    desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
  106. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
  107. ploy
    a maneuver in a game, conversation, or situation
  108. aggrieve
    cause to feel distress
  109. plethora
    extreme excess
  110. spiritual
    lacking material body or form or substance
  111. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  112. quell
    suppress or crush completely
  113. dire
    fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
  114. marginal
    at or constituting a border or edge
  115. iniquitous
    characterized by injustice or wickedness
  116. eventual
    expected to follow in the indefinite future
  117. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  118. merger
    an occurrence that involves the production of a union
  119. raucous
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  120. lag
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  121. bleak
    unpleasantly cold and damp
  122. contravene
    go against, as of rules and laws
  123. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  124. owe
    be obliged to pay or repay
  125. grave
    a place for the burial of a corpse
  126. pace
    the relative speed of progress or change
  127. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
  128. exhort
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
  129. emanate
    give out, as breath or an odor
  130. staggering
    so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
  131. augment
    enlarge or increase
  132. combat
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  133. sustenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
  134. metamorphose
    change in outward structure or looks
  135. mandate
    a formal statement of a command to do something
  136. barring
    the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
  137. exorbitant
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  138. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  139. convoluted
    highly complex or intricate
  140. materialize
    come into being; become reality
  141. radical
    far beyond the norm
  142. complacent
    contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
  143. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  144. provoke
    provide the needed stimulus for
  145. stake
    a strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground
  146. dire
    fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
  147. unveil
    make visible
  148. asymmetric
    characterized by lack of balance in the arrangement of parts
  149. prosperous
    in fortunate circumstances financially
  150. significant
    rich in implication
Created on Tue Jan 21 02:25:27 EST 2014 (updated Tue Jan 21 20:12:27 EST 2014)

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