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21-30 Vocabulary List
Great Expectations 21-30 Quiz Monday
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Language - English
9th Grade
01/28/2012

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Acquiesced
Definition
to agree, sometimes reluctantly, to a dicision made by others/ to concur in an arangement, suggestion, etc.
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Rudiments
Definition
a first principle as of a subject to be learned. a first slight begining of something.
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Symmetrically
Definition
correspondece of opposite parts in size, shape, and position.
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Denunciations
Definition
to accuse publically; inform against; to sondemn strongly and usually publically
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Cupidity
Definition
strong desire for wealth
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Tarpaulin
Definition
canvas coated with a waterproofing compound
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Reticent
Definition
disinclined to speak
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Entreat
Definition
to ask earnestly; beg; implore
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Morose
Definition
ill-tempered; moody; sullen
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Obtuseness
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bluntness, slow to understand (>90 degrees)
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Incongruity
Definition
lacking harmony or agreement of parts, innapropriate
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Cravat
Definition
a necktie
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Remonstrance
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to say in protest, objection to protest, object
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Mercenary
Definition
working or done for payment only; a soldier hired to serve for a foreign army
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Bludgeon
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a short club with a heavy end; to bully or coerce
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Lethargic
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an abnorman drowsiness; slugishness apathy
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Portmanteau
Definition
a stiff suitcase that opens in two compartments
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Betimes
Definition
early or early enough, prompt
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Eliciting
Definition
drawing forth; evoking
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Feigned
Definition
made up, pretended, dessembled
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