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Mw13
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25
English
9th Grade
02/05/2007

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Term
rog
Definition
ask interrogate
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abrogate
Definition
to abolish or annul - to ingnore or treat as if nonexistent
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arrogate
Definition
to claim or seize without justification
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derogatory
Definition
expressing a low or poor opinioin of someone or something
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prerogative
Definition
a special or exclusive right, power, or privilege that sets one apart from others
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interrogate
Definition
to question systematically
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surrogate
Definition
substitute - someone who stands in for another
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quis
Definition
seek, obtain (inquire) (question)
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inquisition
Definition
a questioning or examining that is often harsh or severe
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perquisite
Definition
a privilege or profit that is provided in addition to one's base salary; - something claimed as an exclusive possession or right
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acquisitive
Definition
eager to acquire; greedy
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requsition
Definition
a demand or request (such as for supplies) made with proper authority
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ple
Definition
to fill (complete)
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complement
Definition
something that fills up or makes perfect; - the amount needed to make something complete - a counterpart
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deplete
Definition
to reduce in amount by using up
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implement
Definition
to take steps to fulfill or put into practice
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replete
Definition
fully or abundantly filled or supplied
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plethora
Definition
abundance
a plethora of plurals: a gush of gossip writers; a slew of gladiators; a batch of bakers; a stampede of philatelists; a drove of cabbies; a clique of castanet players
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metr
Definition
measure
(thermometer)
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metric
Definition
relating to metric system; arranged in meter
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odometer
Definition
instrument ussed to measure distance traveled
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symmetrical
Definition
having balanced proportions or the beauty resulting; - corresponding in size, shape or other qualities on opposite sides of dividing line
n. symmetry
ant. asymmetrical
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tachometer
Definition
a devise used to measure speed of rotation
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perimeter
Definition
the measure around something
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isometric
Definition
equal in measure
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