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Lesson 14 Words
The Hands
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English
9th Grade
05/17/2011

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Term
COMPLICITY
Definition
n. participation with another in an act that is or seems to be deceitful
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DUPLICITY
Definition
n. Deceitfulness in speech or conduct; double-dealing
2. Being physically or numerically double or two-fold; doubleness
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EXPLICATE
Definition
tr. v. To make clear; to explain thoroughly, often in literary context
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EXPLICIT
Definition
adj. Definite; stated in detail, leaving nothing to be guessed at
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EXPLOIT
Definition
n. A notable or heroic deed
tr. v. 1. To use to the greatest advantage
2. To make use of selfishly or unethically
3. To publicize
Term
EXPLOIT
Definition
n. A notable or heroic deed
tr. v. 1. To use to the greatest advantage
2. To make use of selfishly or unethically
3. To publicize
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EXPLOIT
Definition
n. A notable or heroic deed
tr. v. 1. To use to the greatest advantage
2. To make use of selfishly or unethically
3. To publicize
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IMPLY
Definition
tr. v. 1. To indicate indirectly; to hint.
2. To require as a necessary condition
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PLOY
Definition
n. A tactic intended to frustrate, embarrass, or gain an advantage over an opponent
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PLY
Definition
tr. v. 1. To use a tool or weapon vigorously; to work at a trade
2. To offer something persistently
n.1. The thickness of cloth, yarn, or rope (toilet paper...)
2. Wood layered with crosswise grain
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SUPPLICATE
Definition
tr. v. To ask humbly or earnestly for, as in praying; to beseech
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APPREHEND
Definition
tr. v. 1. To arrest
2. To grasp mentally; to understand
3. To anticipate with anxiety
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COMPRISE
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tr. v. To consist of; to contain
Term
ENTREPRENEUR
Definition
n. A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for business ventures.
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IMPREGNABLE
Definition
adj. Strong enough to resist attack of capture, as a fortress
2. Not to be outweighted or overcome in argument
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REPREHEND
Definition
tr. v. To reprimand, reprove, or express disapproval
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REPRISAL
Definition
n. An action or act of retaliation against someone for injuries received.
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