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English
11th Grade
01/14/2009

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Discern
Definition
Percieve or detect wtih the senses or mind
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meticulous
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attention to details
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pious
Definition
having deep respect for religion
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zeal
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enthusiastic
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profuse
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plentiful
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distort
Definition
to twist out of shape
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vulnerable
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capable of being injured or attacked; unprotected
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trivial
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of little value or importance; oridinary
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aesthetic
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relating to an appreciation of beauty
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biased
Definition
having an opinion or unthinking preference that prevent fair judgment
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acquiesce
Definition
to accept without protest
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affable
Definition
easy to talk to; good-natured
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benevolent
Definition
wanting to help others; kindly
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verify
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to establish or confirm the truth
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disparity
Definition
state of being different; unequal
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censure
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to criticize strongly; to blame
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ephemeral
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lasting for a short time; short-lived
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innovation
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the bringing in to something new (idea for example)
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refute
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prove by evidence or argument that a person or statement is wrong
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amiable
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good-natured
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enhance
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to increase in value; attractiveness
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virulent
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extremely poisionous; full of hate
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preclude
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to prevent
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antagonist
Definition
one who actively opposes another in a struggle
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complacent
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self-satisified or smug
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guile
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the skill deceiving thus betraying a persons trust
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indolent
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lazy
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repudiate
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to reject as untrue; or not well-grounded
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tranquil
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free from distrubance of agaitation
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insipid
Definition
lacking flavor or lacking in interest or excitement
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