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English 1 Honors Vocabulary List 3 & 4
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General Vocab
9th Grade
12/25/2011

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ambiguous
Definition
doubtful or uncertain
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animated
Definition
full of life, lively
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atrophy
Definition
wasting away or decreasing of tissues, organs, or body; any wasting away
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benign
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showing gentleness and mildness; beneficial; not cancerous
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diffidence
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being timid or shy; lacking self-confidence
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enigma
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a puzzling or unexplainable situation
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fervor
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great warmth of feelings
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indifferent
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having no bias, prejudice, or preference
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nullify
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to void, to make useless
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prosaic
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dull; ordinary; lacking in imagination
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repress
Definition
hold back, restrain
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supercilious
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despise
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amiable
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sociable, friendly
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authentic
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worthy of trust, genuine, having an origin
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brawn
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muscular strength and power
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contrite
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humbled by guilt and repentant for one's sins
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discord
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lack of agreement among groups, things, or persons
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expedient
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fit or suitable for the purpose
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