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| abysmal | adj: Immeasurably deep; of or like an abyss; very bad Everyone found the test difficult, but Emily's perfromance was _abysmal_. |
| astronomical | adj: Enormously or inconceivably large; relating to astronomy Even when one sees the numbers, it is difficult to grasp how truly _astronomical_ the distance is from this solar system to the nearest star. |
| augment | verb: To enlarge or increase in size, degree, amount or strength If you cannot expand outwards, you can still _augment_ the space in your house by building upwards. |
| compendious | adj: Concise; stating the essentials of a subject in brief form Although Midge's lecture ran only 30 minutes, it was a _compendious_ exposition of current teaching methods. |
| corpulent | adj: Excessively fat; large or bulky of body Doctors advise _corpulent_ individuals to curtail their weight before their health is compromised. |
| curtail | adj: To make less or reduce by cutting off or taking away some part If you don't _curtail_ the calories you take in or increase the calories you burn, you won't be able to lose weight. |
| diminutive | adj: Extremely small in size; little; insignificant Maurice likes large dogs like mastiffs as pets while Robin prefers more _diminutive_ breeds. |
| eminent | adj: Towering or standing above all others in rank, reputation, or accomplishment; outstanding; prominent or well-known; noteworthy Despite the fact that he was an _eminant_ historian and a Pulitzer Prize winner, the noted professor told lies about his past in order to seem more impressive. |
| encompass | verb: Encircle; envelope; to include comprehensively Ezekial was afraid of the clown but felt safe when _encompassed_ in his grandmother's arm. |
| enormity | noun: Excessive wickedness or outrageousness; greatness of size The _enormity_ of Mallory's spite wasn't fully apparent until she cursed Princess Aurora to die from the spindle of a spinning wheel. |
| estimate | verb: To make an approximate calculation of size, amount, weight or worth Sherry hadn't measured her room, but she estimated that the 10' by 13' rug would fit. |
| indeterminate | adj: Vague; uncertain; not precisely determined Due to the _indeterminate_ nature of the box, no one could guess what was inside. |
| iota | noun: a very small quantity; a particle; scintilla, or smidgen The neighbors never knew an _iota_ of peace once Bonzo got his new drum kit. |
| magnitude | noun: Size; importance; greatness of size When the food bank made a request for donations, they were surprised at the _magnitude_of the response. |
| minutia | noun: Precise detail; small; trivial Brides sometimes become obsessed with the _minutia_ of their wedding plans. |
| monolith | noun: A large block of stone; something exhibiting considerable immovability, uniformity, or massiveness; a pillar or statue The _monoliths_ of Stonehenge are a mystery to experts who are still unable to determine how they were lifted into place. |
| monumental | adj: Impressively large; conspicuously great; imposing; resembling or serving as a monument The castle was just like an old model I used to have but constructed on a _monumental_ scale. |
| scope | noun: Extent or range FEMA respondents worked quickly to determine the _scope_ of the flood's damage. |
| unwieldy | adj: Difficult to carry or handle because of size, shape, or weight; unmanageable; bulky; lacking in grace Although it was not heavy, the futon was difficult to move because it was so unwieldy. |
| wane | verb: To grow smaller; to decrease in strength or importance After being seen eating filet mignon, Findal's influence among vegeterians began to _wane_. |
