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English
12th Grade
10/02/2013

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Vacillated
Definition
indecisive
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Fidelity
Definition
fathfulness
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Contemptuous
Definition
scornful
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Conflagration
Definition
extensive fire
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Quelled
Definition
put an end to
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Hollistic
Definition
Comprehensive of something; knowing something inside and out
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Discernment
Definition
know well
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Vindication
Definition
defending oneself
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Equitable
Definition
fair, impartial; distinct from law
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Indictment
Definition
formal charge of a crime
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Censure
Definition
severe disapproval
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Filial
Definition
of or due from a son or daughter
syn: dutiful, compliant, devoted
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Symbiotic
Definition
used for organisims: living together, but not necessarily beneficial to each
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Avuncular
Definition
of or relating to an uncle
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Convivial
Definition
friendly, lively, enjoyable
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Fuerary
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relating to a funeral
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Bifurcation
Definition
division of something into two parts
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Reconcile
Definition
restore friendly relations with
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Cacophonous
Definition
involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
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Syncopated
Definition
displace the beats or accents in music, so that strong beats become weak, and vice versa
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Mellifluous
Definition
(voice or words) that are sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
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Levity
Definition
humor or frivolity; treating a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
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Totalitarian
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syn: oppressive, dictatorial, tyrannical
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Presumptuous
Definition
(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate
syn: audacious, bold, arrogant, cocky
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Loquacious
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tending to talk a great deal; talkative
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Arcane
Definition
understood by few; mysterious or secret
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Abstruse
Definition
difficult to understand; obscure
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Solicitousness
Definition
feeling of excessive concern
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Curtail
Definition
reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on
syn: decrease, lessen
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Incoherent
Definition
expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear
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Sophistry
Definition
the use of fallacious arguments; plausible but misleading argument
syn: troll logic
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Fallacious
Definition
based on mistaken belief
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Esoteric
Definition
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
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Cynicism
Definition
an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism
syn: suspicion, doubt, mistrust
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Penchant
Definition
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
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Predilection
Definition
a preference or special liking for something; in bias in favor of something
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Salutary
Definition
cure ailments, promote good health; producing good effects
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Callow
Definition
inexperienced; immature
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Enervating
Definition
causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality
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