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Umbra ('?m-br?)
  • noun-a conical shadow excluding all light from a
    given source specifically the conical part of
    the shadow of a celestial body excluding all
    light from the primary source
  • During the lunar eclipse, the moon was in the
    umbra of the earth's shadow for about 90 minutes.

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Astute \?-stüt\
  • adjective-having or showing shrewdness and
    perspicacity    
  • The candidate made a number of astute
    observations about both foreign and domestic
    policy during the debate.

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Restive \res-tiv\
  • adjective-marked by impatience or uneasiness
    fidgety
  • The audience grew restive as the scholar
    introducing the acclaimed poet droned on and on.

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Fugitive \'fyü-j?-tiv\
  • noun-a person who flees or tries to escape
    especially refugee     
  • The television news aired frequent descriptions
    of the fugitive, who was wanted for assault and
    murder.

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Commensurate\k?-men(t)s-r?t\
  • adjective-corresponding in size, extent, amount,
    or degree proportionate
  • Salary commensurate with experience, the job
    advertisement read.
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