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Lesson 3
Lesson 3
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English
12th Grade
11/18/2008

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amalgam
Definition
n. An alloy of mercury and other metals------A mixture of different elements
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antediluvian
Definition
adj. very old or old-fashion.
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apothecary
Definition
n. One who prepares and sells ointments, drugs, and similar items for medical purposes
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ascetic
Definition
adj. Refraining from self-indulgence. -------- n. A person who practices self-denial.
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beneficent
Definition
adj. Doing or producing good.
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charlatan
Definition
n. One who falsely claims knowledge or ability.
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denizen
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n. n inhabitant, resident, or frequenter of a place.
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doyen
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n. A senior member of a group, especially one who is highly respected. -------- The oldest example of a category.
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flora
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n. Plants considered as a group in a particular area or era.
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imbibe
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v. To consume by drinking. ------ To absorb or take in mentally.
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nonstrum
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n. A medicine or remedy whose effectiveness has not been proven
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obviate
Definition
v. To prevent or make unnecessary; to get rid of.
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perennial
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adj. Lasting indefinitely or recurring. n. A plant that lives three or more years
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putative
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adj. Commonly accepted or supposed assumed to exist.
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savant
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n. A person with detailed knowledge in a specialized field.
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