Exculpate (v.)
1. to remove blame from someone
Ex: The pilot of the aircraft will surely be exculpated when all the facts are known.
Exemplary (adj.)
1. extremely good of its type, so that it might serve as a model for others
Ex: He saw action in the Marines, and his performance was exemplary.
Intrepid (adj.)
1. very brave and willing to risk being in dangerous situations
Ex: Intrepid explorer trapped in a large maze - around 250 screens.
Irate (adj.)
1. very angry
Ex: We’ve been getting some irate calls from customers.
Reciprocate (v.)
1. to do something for someone because the person has done something similar for you
Ex: We gave them information, but they didn’t reciprocate.
Harass (v.)
1. to annoy or trouble someone repeatedly
Ex: She felt she was being harassed by the coach’s constant demands.
Hamlet (n.)
1. a small village
Ex: This hilltop hamlet offers views over Pienza and is a perfect lunch stop before your return across archetypal Tuscan countryside to Montepulciano.
Obstinate (adj.)
1. unwilling to change your opinion or action despite argument or persuasion; stubborn
2. An obstinate thing or problem is difficult to deal with, remove, or defeat.
Ex: She was as obstinate as a mule.
Omen (n.)
1. an event that is thought to tell something about the future
Ex: Scoring that goal was an omen of things to come.
Reprobate (n.)
1. a person of bad character and habits
Ex: Every time I see you, you're drunk, you old reprobate!
Dilute (v.)
1. to make a liquid weaker by mixing it with water or another liquid
2. If you dilute a substance you make it weaker or less pure by mixing it with another substance.
Ex: Dilute the bleach in water before adding it to the wash.
Cogent (adj.)
1. persuasive and well expressed
Ex: He makes a cogent argument for improving early childhood education.
Trample (v.)
1. to step heavily on or crush someone or something
Ex: The commuter in a hurry tramples anyone who gets in the way.
Scout (v.)
1. To spy on or explore carefully in order to obtain information; reconnoiter.
2. To observe and evaluate (a talented person), as for possible hiring.
Ex: They were chosen to scout the trail.
Molest (v.)
1. To touch someone sexually when it is not wanted
Ex: A dog that molests sheep has to be killed. Grandiose
Grievance (n.)
1. A complaint or a strong feeling that you have been treated unfairly
Ex: A special committee investigates prisoners’ grievances.
Liability (n.)
1. the responsibility of a person, business, or organization to pay or give up something of value
2. A liability is also anything that hurts your chances of success or that causes difficulties
Ex: He denies any liability in the accident.
Notify (v.)
1. to tell someone officially about something
Ex: Contest winners will be notified by postcard.
Prodigal (adj.)
1. Tending to spend or use something without thinking of the future
Ex: He was prodigal with his talents.
Capricious (adj.)
1. likely to change, or reacting to a sudden desire or new idea
Ex: We have had very capricious weather lately.
Gaunt (adj.)
1. Very thin, esp. because of illness or hunger
Ex: He’s always been thin, but now he looks gaunt, his skin stretched tight over his bones.
Notable (adj.)
1. important and deserving attention
Ex: She worked with many notable musicians.
Protocol (n.)
1. The formal system of rules for correct behavior on official occasions
2. A protocol is also the rules to be followed when doing a scientific study or an exact method for giving medical treatment
Ex: According to protocol, the new ambassador will present his credentials to the president.
Foster (v.)
1. To take care of a child as if it were your own, usually for a limited time, without being the child’s legal parent
Ex: It is also fostered by the fear of this great unknown called death.
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