Gre prac 1

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mendacious
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lying
nugatory
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of no importance
ersatz
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product made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else
solipsistic
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the theory that the self can be aware of nothing but its own experiences and states
sophomoric
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juvenile
quixotic
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extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
undue
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unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate.
ponderous
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slow and clumsy of great weight
cogent
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unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate.
cabal
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a secret political clique or faction
literati
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well-educated people who are interested in literature
Hoi polloi
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the masses; the common people
incendiary
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(of a device or attack) designed to cause fires
parochial
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having a limited or narrow outlook or scope / church parish
dulcet
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(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically).
facile
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ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
urbane
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(of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner.

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