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Semester 1 Exam
English Vocabulary
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English
9th Grade
12/18/2008

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Retribution (n.)
Definition
Payback; punishment for a misdeed
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Accost (v.)
Definition
To greet, especially in an aggressive way
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Recoil (v.)
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To draw back; stagger back
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Impunity (n.)
Definition
Freedom from consequences
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Palpable (adj.)
Definition
Able to be touched or felt; noticeable; discernible (emotionally)
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Indolent (adj,)
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Lazy; idle
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Languor (n.)
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Lack of vigor; weakness; weariness
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Doleful (adj.)
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Melancholy; mournful (sad)
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Rueful (adj.)
Definition
felling sorrow or regret (sad because of regret)
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Resplendent (adj.)
Definition
Shining brightly
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Disheveled (adj.)
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Disarranged and untidy (temporary)
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Wretched (adj.)
Definition
1. sunk in dejection; profoundly unhappy
2. causing misery or grief
3. despicable; contemptible
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Redolent (adj.)
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Full of or diffusing a pleasant fragrance; odorous
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Dispatch (v.)
Definition
Finish quickly
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Bereft (adj.)
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Deprived
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Insidious (adj.)
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Characterized by craftiness and betrayal
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Din (n.)
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Loud, continuous noise; uproar
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Pinioned (v.)
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Confined or shackled to restrain or immobilize a person by binding the arms
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Incredulity (n.)
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Inability to believe
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Maudlin (adj.)
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Tearfully or foolishly sentimental
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Shirk (v.)
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Avoid, shun, evade
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Haughty (adj.)
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Arrogant
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Impudence (n.)
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Quality of being shamelessly bold; disrespectful
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Revelry (n.)
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Boisterous festivity
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Prevail (v.)
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Triumph, win
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Taciturn (adj.)
Definition
Disinclined to talk; silent
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Vapid (adj.)
Definition
Not lively; without spirit, life or flavor; lacking interest
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Malevolent (adj.)
Definition
Wishing evil to happen to others; showing ill will or hatred
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Predilection (n.)
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A predisposition in favor of something
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Vexations (n.)
Definition
Irritations; annoyances
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Vexations (n.)
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Irritations; annoyances
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Contentious (adj.)
Definition
Argumentative; belligerent; given to disputing
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Disapprobation (n.)
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The act or state of being disapproved; condemnation
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Auspicious (adj.)
Definition
With sings of success; fortunate
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Arbitrate(d) (v.)
Definition
To give a decision in a dispute; mediated
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Asinine (adj)
Definition
Lacking sound judgement
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Ingenuous (adj.)
Definition
Free from deceit or disguise; straightforward; innocent
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Vehemently (adv.)
Definition
Characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction
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Umbrage (n.)
Definition
Resentful displeasure; personal offense
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Rectitude (n.)
Definition
Straightness; upright conduct or character
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Propensities (n.)
Definition
Natural inclinations
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Acquiescence (n.)
Definition
Acceptance; giving in
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Sullen (adj.)
Definition
Gloomy; resentfully silent or repressed
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