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3. nihilism /ni’-  -liz’-m/ n. [< L. nihil, nothing] 1. the general rejection of customary beliefs in morality, religion, etc.

4. nihilism Kanye West’s style of Hip Hop avoids the nihilism of many other recording artists.

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6. sanguine /sang’ gwin/ adj. [< L sanguis, blood] 1.cheerfully confident 2.optimistic

7. sanguine Pedro is one of the most sanguine characters in the movie Napoleon Dynamite.

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9. Diaspora /di-as’-p  -ra/ n. [< Gr. dia, across + speirein, to sow] 1.The dispersion of the Jews after the Babylonian exile 2.Any scattering of people with a common origin, beliefs, etc.

10. Diaspora Hurricane Katrina has created a Diaspora of people from Louisiana and Mississippi who now seek shelter in other states throughout the U.S.

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12. halcyon /hal’-se-  n/ adj. [< Gr. alkyon, kingfisher] 1.tranquil, happy, idyllic, etc.

13. halcyon Bob Marley’s music brings to mind a halcyon lifestyle.

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15. lament /l  -ment’/ vi, vt. [< L. lamentum, a wailing] 1.to feel or express deep sorrow; morn 2. an elegy, dirge, etc.; mourning some loss or death

16. lament Now that over 1,700 soldiers have died in Iraq, many Americans are beginning to lament our involvement in the war.

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18. loquacious /lo-kwa’-sh  s/ adj. [< L. loqui, speak] 1.very talkative

19. When Eminem testified in court, he was anything but loquacious. loquacious

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21. limpid /lim’-pid/ adj. [< L. limpidis,clear] 1.perfectly clear 2.transparent

22. limpid Harold and Kumar’s motives in life are always limpid.

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24. anachronism /   nak’-kr  -niz’m/ n. [< Gr. ana, against + chronos, time] 1. anything out of its proper historical time

25. anachronism The movie Gladiator is filled with many anachronisms.

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27. staunch /stônch/ adj. [< L. stare, to stand] 1. Steadfast; loyal 2. Strong, solid 3. seaworthy

28. staunch Chris Rock is a staunch supporter of one’s right to masticate in public.

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30. prodigal /präd’-i’-g  l’/ adj. [< L.pro, forth + agere, to drive] 1. exceedingly or recklessly wasteful 2. extremely abundant

31. prodigal Part of the problem Michael Jackson faces is his prodigal lifestyle which has left him on the verge of bankruptcy.

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33. implacable /im-plak’-  -bl/ adj. [<L. im, not + placare, appease] 1.not appease; not pacify

34. implacable Many other nations believe President Bush will be implacable regarding Iraq’s attempts to avoid attack by the United States.

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36. quixotic /kwiks-ät’-ik/ adj. [after Don Quixote] 1. Extravagantly chivalrous or foolishly idealistic.

37. quixotic Whether admired or despised, Ralph Nader is considered to be one of America’s most quixotic politicians.

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39. comity /käm’-  -te/ n. [<L. comis, polite] 1. courtesy

40. If you’ve ever been to England, comity is a way of life. comity

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42. paragon /per’-  -gän/ n. [<L. paragone, touchstone] 1. A model of perfection or excellence

43. The Lakers will once again be a paragon of success. paragon

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45. diffident /dif’-  -d  nt/ adj. [< L. dis, not + fidere, to trust] 1.lacking self confidence

46. diffident The Rock is anything but diffident in the ring.

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48. chronic /krän’-ik/ adj. [< Gr. chronos, time] 1.lasting a long time or recurring 2. habitual

49. chronic Unfortunately, some American troops developed a chronic habit of smoking marijuana during the Vietnam War.

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51. hubris /hyoo’-bris/ noun. [< Gr. hybris, arrogance] 1. arrogance caused by excessive pride

52. hubris In the last few years, Britney Spears has shown a great deal of hubris (aside from showing other things, as well).

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54. ephemeral /e-fem’-  r-  l/ adj. [< Gr. epi, upon + hemera, day] 1.short-lived; transitory

55. O-Town’s success was at best ephemeral. ephemeral

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57. perspicacious /pur’-spi-ka’-sh  s/ adj. [< L per, through + specere, look] 1.having keen judgement; discerning

58. Over the last year, Mariah Carrey has not made perspicacious decisions about her career. perspicacious

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60. heinous /ha-n  s / adj. [< Fr. hair, to hate] 1.outrageously evil

61. Without a doubt, the vast majority of Americans believe Osama Bin Laden to be a heinous person. heinous

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63. harbinger /här-bin-j  r / n. [< OFr. herbergeor, one sent to arrange lodgings ] 1. One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; forerunner

64. harbinger The Defense Department exploded the MOAB (Massive Ordinance Air Burst) bomb as a harbinger of things to come if Iraq does not disarm.

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66. unctuous /ungk’-choo-  s / adj. [< L. unctum, ointment ] 1. Marked by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness 2. Greasy; oily

67. unctuous Many Europeans consider President Bush’s actions in Iraq to be unctuous.

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69. vacillate /vas’-  -lat/ vi [< L.vacillare, sway] 1. To sway to and fro 2. To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another; waver

70. vacillate Even though he’s been captured, Saddam Hussein will never admit to vacillating in regard to President Bush’s demand he leave Iraq.

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72. fulminate /ful’-m  -nat/ vi, vt [< L.fulmen, lightning] 1. to issue a severe denunciation 2. to explode

73. fulminate The Dixie Chicks angered many of their fans by fulminating against President Bush and his desire to go to war against Iraq.

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75. vociferate /vo-sif’-  -rat’/ vi, vt [< L.vociferart, vox, voice + ferre, carry] 1. to cry out loudly and vehemently, especially in protest

76. vociferate Michael Moore clearly vociferated his displeasure with the Iraq War and President Bush in his documentary Fahrenheit 9/11.

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78. exacerbate /eks-zas’-  r-bat’/ vt [< L.acerbus, harsh] 1. to increase the severity of; aggravate

79. exacerbates A windy day only exacerbates the situation.

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81. formidable /for-mi’-d  -b’l’/ adj. [< L.formidare, to dread] 1. causing dread, fear, or awe 2. hard to handle

82. formidable With the addition of Shaq, the Heat will be one of the most formidable teams in the NBA.

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84. prodigy /pr ä d’-  -je/ n. [< L.prodigium, omen] 1. an extraordinary person, thing, or act; specifically a child

85. prodigy Without a doubt, the world’s most famous prodigy was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.