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PLHS APEL
week 8 vocab
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English
11th Grade
01/30/2007

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credulous(adj)
Definition
gullible; ready to believe without proof
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disparage(v)
Definition
to speak poorly of (someone or something)
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eccentric(adj)
Definition
odd; out of the ordinary; quirky
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philanthropist(n)
Definition
someone who benefits mankind
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squander(v)
Definition
to waste
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virulent(adj)
Definition
harmful
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zeal(n)
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enthusiasm
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acuity(n)
Definition
sharpness of perception or mind
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affable(adj)
Definition
friendly; agreeable
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assuage(v)
Definition
to reduce pain; to ease
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