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| majority | a number greater than half of a total |
| plurality | a number of votes cast for a candidate in a contest of more than two candidates that is greater than the number cast for any other candidate but not more than half the total votes cast |
| metaphor | A symbol |
| simile | A figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared |
| momentous | Of utmost importance |
| monumental | Impressively large, sturdy, and enduring |
| nadir | The lowest point |
| zenith | The highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body |
| nefarious | Infamous by way of being extremely wicked |
| notorious | Known widely and usually unfavorably |
| palate | The roof of the mouth |
| palette | A board, typically with a hole for the thumb, which an artist can hold while painting and on which colors are mixed |
| perennial | Lasting or active through the year or through many years |
| annual | Recurring, done, or performed every year; yearly |
| perpetuate | To cause to continue indefinitely |
| persecute | To oppress or harass with ill-treatment, especially because of race, religion, or other beliefs |
| prosecute | To initiate and conduct legal proceedings |
| proscribe | To denounce or condemn |
| prescribe | To establish rules, laws, or directions. |
| rebut | To present opposing evidence or arguments |
| rebuf | to refuse to accept a helpful suggestion or offer from someone |
| reticent | Reluctant; unwilling |
| reluctant | Unwilling; disinclined |
| rigorous | forcefulness or extremely strict obedience of rules |
| vigorous | very forceful or energetic |
| shun | to avoid something |
| spurn | to refuse to accept something or someone because you feel that they are not worth having |
| sumptuous | luxurious and showing wealth |
| scrumptious | tasting extremely pleasant |
| tortuous | with many turns and changes of direction; not direct or simple |
| tumultuous | very loud, or full of confusion, change or uncertainty |
| turbulent | involving a lot of sudden changes, arguments or violence |
| voracious | very eager for something, especially a lot of food |
| veracious | honest,accurate and precise |
| wax | grow stronger |
| wane | weaken |
| perpetrate | to commit a crime, or a violent or harmful act |
| quarrelsome | repeatedly argues with other people |
| querulous | often complaining, especially in a weak high voice |
| torturous | causing torture |
