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Word Masters -Two

Word Masters - Blackmon

WordDefinition
latitude freedom from narrow restrictions; freedom of action, opinion, etc
latitude The angular distance north or south of the earth's equator, measured in degrees along a meridian, as on a map or globe.
demur to make objection, esp. on the grounds of scruples; take exception
oblique neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping
oblique diverging from a given straight line or course; not straight or direct, as a course
faction a group or clique within a larger group, party, government, organization, or the like
faction party strife and intrigue; dissension
faction a blend of fiction and fact
satiate to supply with anything to excess, so as to disgust or weary; surfeit
satiate to satisfy to the full
immutable unchangeable; changeless
cacophony harsh discordance of sound; dissonance
enervate to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken.
sanguine reddish; ruddy; blood-red; red
sanguine cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident
flummery any of various dishes made of flour, milk, eggs, sugar, etc.; fruit custard or blancmange usually thickened with cornstarch
flummery complete nonsense; foolish humbug; Something insipid, or not worth having; empty compliment; trash; unsubstantial talk of writing
syndicate a group of individuals or organizations combined or making a joint effort to undertake some specific duty or carry out specific transactions or negotiations
syndicate to sell (a program, series, etc.) directly to independent stations.
latent present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential
latent (of an infectious agent or disease) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant
surmise to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess
inexorable unyielding; unalterable; not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties
concur to accord in opinion; agree; to cooperate; work together; combine
serenity the state or quality of being calm or tranquil
serenity (usually initial capital letter) a title of honor, respect, or reverence, used in speaking of or to certain members of royalty (usually prec. by his, your, etc.).
dulcet pleasant to the ear; melodious; pleasant or agreeable to the eye or the feelings; soothing
disparage to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle
disparage to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of
innuendo an indirect intimation about a person or thing, esp. of a disparaging or a derogatory nature
quiescent being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless
speculate to engage in thought or reflection; meditate; to indulge in conjectural thought
speculate to engage in any business transaction involving considerable risk or the chance of large gains, esp. to buy and sell commodities, stocks, etc., in the expectation of a quick or very large profit.
rejoinder an answer to a reply; response; a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
saturnine sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn
saturnine suffering from lead poisoning, as a person; due to absorption of lead, as bodily disorders.
cajole to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax
reparation the making of amends for wrong or injury done
reparation compensation in money, material, labor, etc., payable by a defeated country to another country or to an individual for loss suffered during or as a result of war.
Created by: EBlackmon
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