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12th Grade
02/10/2013

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problematic
Definition
doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing
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proclivity
Definition
inclination; natural tendency
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procrastinate
Definition
postpone; delay or putt off
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prodigal
Definition
wasteful; reckless with money
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prodigious
Definition
marvelous; enormous
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prodigy
Definition
marvel; highly gifted child
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profane
Definition
violate; desecrate; treat unworthily
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profligate
Definition
dissipated; wasteful; wildly immoral
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profound
Definition
deep; not superficial; complete
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profusion
Definition
overabundance; lavish expenditure; excess
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proliferation
Definition
rapid growth; spread; multiplication
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prolific
Definition
abundantly fruitful
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prologue
Definition
introduction
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prophetic
Definition
foretelling the future
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propitious
Definition
favorable; fortunate; advantageous
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propriety
Definition
fitness; correct conduct
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prosaic
Definition
dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact; factual
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protract
Definition
prolong
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provincial
Definition
pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; unsophisticated
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provisional
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tentative
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provocative
Definition
arousing anger or interest; annoying
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proximity
Definition
nearnesss
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prudent
Definition
cautious; careful
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pugnacity
Definition
combativeness
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pungent
Definition
stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
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purse
Definition
pucker; contract into wrinkles
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qualified
Definition
limited; restricted
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quandary
Definition
dilemma
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quell
Definition
extinguish; put down; quiet
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querulous
Definition
fretful; whining
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quiescent
Definition
at rest; dormant; temporarily inactive
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ramble
Definition
wander aimlessly
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rancor
Definition
bitterness; hatred
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rant
Definition
rave; talk excitedly; scold; make a grandiloquent speech
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ratify
Definition
approve formally; verify
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raucous
Definition
harsh and shrill; disorderly and boisterous
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raze
Definition
destroy completely
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rebuttal
Definition
refutation; response with contrary evidence
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recalcitrant
Definition
obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly
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recant
Definition
disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error
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receptive
Definition
quick or willing to receive ideas, suggestions, etc.
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recluse
Definition
hermit; loner
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recount
Definition
narrate or tell; count over again
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rectify
Definition
set right; correct
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redundant
Definition
superfluous; repetitious; excessively wordy
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refute
Definition
disprove
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relegate
Definition
banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign
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relevant
Definition
pertinent; referring to the case in hand
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relinquish
Definition
give up something with reluctance; yield
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relish
Definition
savor; enjoy
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remorse
Definition
guilt; self-reproach
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renegade
Definition
deserter; traitor
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renounce
Definition
forswear; repudiate; abandon; discontinue
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repel
Definition
drive away; disgust
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replete
Definition
filed to the brim or to the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied
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reprehensible
Definition
deserving blame
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repress
Definition
restrain; hold back; crush; suppress
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reprimand
Definition
reprove severely; rebuke
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reproach
Definition
express disapproval
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reprove
Definition
censure; rebuke
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repudiate
Definition
disown; disavow
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rescind
Definition
cancel
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reserve
Definition
self-control; formal but distant manner
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resigned
Definition
unresisting; patiently submissive
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resolution
Definition
determination; resolve
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resolve
Definition
determination; firmness of purpose
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resolve
Definition
decide; settle; solve
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respite
Definition
interval of relief; time for rest; delay in punishment
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resplendent
Definition
dazzling; glorious; brilliant
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restraint
Definition
controlling force; control over one's emotions
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reticent
Definition
reserved; uncommunicative; inclined to be silent
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retiring
Definition
modest; shy
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retract
Definition
withdraw; take back
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reverent
Definition
respectful
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rhetorical
Definition
pertaining to effected communication; insincere in language
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rigorous
Definition
severe; harsh; demanding; exact
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robust
Definition
vigorous; strong
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rudimentary
Definition
not developed; elementary; crude
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ruthless
Definition
pitiless; cruel
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sagacious
Definition
perceptive; shrewd; having insight
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sage
Definition
person celebrated for wisdom
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sanction
Definition
approve; ratify
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sanctuary
Definition
refuge; shelter; shrine; holy place
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sarcasm
Definition
scornful remarks; stinging rebuke
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satirical
Definition
mocking
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saturate
Definition
soak thoroughly
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savory
Definition
tasty; pleasing, attractive, or agreeable
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scanty
Definition
meager; insufficient
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scrupulous
Definition
meticulous; conscientious; extremely thorough
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scrutinize
Definition
examine closely and critically
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seclusion
Definition
isolation; solitude
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sectarian
Definition
relating to a religious faction or subgroup; narrow-minded; limited
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sedentary
Definition
requiring sitting
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sequester
Definition
isolate; retire from public life; segregate; seclude
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serenity
Definition
calmness; lacidity
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servile
Definition
slavishly submissive; fawning; cringing
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sever
Definition
cut; separate
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severity
Definition
harshness; intensity; austerity; rigidity
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shrewd
Definition
clever; astute
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singular
Definition
unique; extraordinary; odd
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