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11th Grade
09/18/2008

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despondent
Definition
Depression of spirits from loss of hope, confidence, or courage; dejection.
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deterrent
Definition
A retaliatory means of discouraging enemy attack
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digression
Definition
To turn aside, especially from the main subject in writing or speaking; stray
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brevity
Definition
he quality or state of being brief in duration.
Concise expression; terseness.
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cajole
Definition
To urge with gentle and repeated appeals, teasing, or flattery
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capricious
Definition
a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather.
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arbitrary
Definition
Determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, An arbitrary decision is not restricted.
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articulate
Definition
uttered clearly; capable of speech
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ascendancy
Definition
the state of being in the ascendant; governing or controlling influence; domination.
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criterion
Definition
a standard of judgment or criticism; a rule or principle for evaluating or testing something.
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cryptic
Definition
mysterious
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cursory
Definition
going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial
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concise
Definition
expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope
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condone
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to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse.
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conflagration
Definition
a destructive fire, usually an extensive one
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advocate
Definition
a person who pleads for or in behalf of another
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aesthetic
Definition
the study of the nature of sensation, love, and beauty.
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affirmation
Definition
the assertion that something exists or is true
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dismiss
Definition
to bid or allow (a person) to go; give permission or a request to depart
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disparage
Definition
To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; belittle
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