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TKM Vocabulary
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English
10th Grade
10/31/2011

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indigenous
Definition
native
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onslaught
Definition
a fierce attack
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inordinately
Definition
excessively, immoderately
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gravitate
Definition
to move towards
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malevolent
Definition
wishing harm to others
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pestilence
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a swiftly spreading disease
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undulate
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to sway in a wave-like motion
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devoid
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empty
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venerable
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respected because of great age or impressive dignity
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auspicious
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promising success; opportune or favorable
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assuage
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to make milder or less severe; to relief/ soothe
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taciturn
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inclined to silence or reserved in speech
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predilection
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a preexisting tendency to think favorably of something (preference)
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discernable
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recognizable or understandable
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articulate
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to put into words
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tirade
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an abusive speech
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acquiescence
Definition
agreement or consent by silence or without objection or protest
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acrimonious
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bitter and sharp in nature, language, and or behavior
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mollify
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to calm or temper in feeling; to pacify or soothe
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succinct
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clear, precise expression in just a few words (to the point)
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