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Lesson 9
English 9 Honors Vocab - Lesson 9
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English
9th Grade
11/10/2011
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deprecate (v.)
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to express strong disapproval of
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derogatory (adj.)
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tending to lower in estimation; degrading
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desecrate (v.)
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to treat with disrespect (opposite of consecrate)
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despot (n.)
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monarch with unlimited power
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deter (v.)
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to discourage; to keep someone from doing something
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devious (adj.)
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not straightforward, roundabout
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devoid (adj.)
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entirely without; lacking
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diatribe (n.)
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a denunciation; a bitter verbal attack
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didactic (adj.)
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intended to instruct
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diffuse (adj.)
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spread out; wordy
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