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10th Grade Vocabulary
Spring Semester Words 41-50
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English
10th Grade
02/11/2012

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Supplication
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(n) the act of asking humbly and earnestly
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incessant
Definition
(adj) continuing without interruption; ceaseless
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Sullen
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(adj) gloomy, sad
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Euphemism
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(n) a word or phrase substituted for a more unpleasant word or phrase
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Pervade
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(v) spread throughout; fill
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Impending
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(adj) about to happen; imminently threatening or menacing
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Indignant
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(adj) feeling or expressing anger or scorn, especially at an injustice
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Incongruous
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(adj) out of place in a particular setting or context
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Potent
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(adj) very strong, effective, or powerful
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Flourish
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(v) to be strong and healthy or to grow well
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