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- maverick
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an indipendent minded person who does not conform or adhere to rules.
Ross Perot is a maverick who opposed both Democrats and Republicans in the 1992 U.S. presidential election. - psyche
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soul,mantal state;soul.
psychologists believe that the human psyche is governed by basic needs for food and love. - boycott
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to refuse to use or buy something as an act of protest.
A boycott of grapes hesped migrant workers to unionize. - panorama
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a clear view over a wide area.
The view from a hilltop in Carmel, California, was a breath taking panorama of the Pacific Ocean. - spartan
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laking in comfort;requiring self-discipline.
his spartan routine included walking tem miles each day. - renowned
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famouse; well regarded.
repeatedly;becames famous.
Jamaica is renowned for its beautiful beaches and pleasant climate. - gargantuan
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huge;immense.
Steve's gargantuan breakfast consisted of a three-pound steak and a dozen eggs. - psychosomatic
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psych(mind;soul)soma(bady)
referring to physical disorders that are caused by the mind.
Pet ownership can reduce psychosomatic symptoms caused by stress,such as high blood pressure. - odyssey
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a long and adventurous journey.
people have made odyssey to the United States in overcrowded, dangerous boats. - vital
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referring to life.
the doctor measured her pulse, blood pressure,and other vital sings. - pseudonym
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assumed name; pen name
Norma Jean Mortenson performed under the pseudonym of Marilyn Monroe
- chauvinism
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prejudiced devotion to a group or country.
Jim's chauvinism was evident from the dozens of "Buy American" bumper stickers on his Chevy pickup - pandemonium
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choes, wild disorder, and niose
pandemonium broke out whin people realized they were trapped inside the burning building. - vivacious
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lively;full of spirit.
No pictur could capture the vivacious spirit of the high school cheerleader. - martial
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refferring to war or soldiers.
dressed in armor and carryin a sword, the knight had a splendid martial appearance - quixotic
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noble, but not practical; having unreachable idealistic.
Scott spent three years in a quixotic effort to block the construction of a high-rise in a historic neighborhood