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English
11th Grade
08/26/2008

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Aesthetic
Definition
relating to, or dealing with the beautiful
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Benevolent
Definition
characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.
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Capricious
Definition
subject to, led by, or indicative of whim; erratic, unpredictable
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Complacent
Definition
pleased, esp. with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc. often without awareness of some potential danger or defent; self satisfied
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Conciliatory
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to gain (as goodwill) by pleasing acts
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devious
Definition
departing from the right, accepted, or most common course.
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diligent
Definition
constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything
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Discernible
Definition
to detect with senses other than vision
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eccentric
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irregular, peculiar
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fallacious
Definition
misleading, deceiving
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indifferent
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without interest or concern, not caring
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inquisitive
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research, asking questions, eager for knowledge
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meticulous
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taking or showing extreme care about minute details;precise
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pertinent
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relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand, relevant
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plausible
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having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance
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reticent
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disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved
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