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English
10th Grade
01/20/2009

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approbation
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(+) n. approval
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assuage
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v. to lessen the intensity of
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coalition
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n. a temporary alliance between two or more for a specific purpose
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decadence
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n. a process of decay, as in morals or culture
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elicit
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v. to draw forth; to bring out
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expostulate
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v. to discuss and counsel
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hackneyed
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adj. trite, boring, pedestrian (limited to word usage)
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hiatus
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n. a break or gap
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innuendo
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n. an indirect comment, usually negative
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intercede
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v. to plead on another's behalf; to act as a mediator in disguse
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jaded
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1. emotionally tired or worn out
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lurid
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adj. overly sensational
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meritorious
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honorable, commendable
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petulant
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(-) adj. ill-tempered, peevish
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prerogative
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a special right or privilege
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provincial
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adj. stuck in a time, unworldly
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simulate
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v. feign, often with intent to decieve
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transcend
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v. to surpass the limits of
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umbrage
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n. offense due to suspicion or doubt; annoyance; disapproval
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unctuous
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adj. suck-up; oily, greasy
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