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TPLC Intermediate Q4
school, english, vocabulary
40
English
6th Grade
03/30/2011

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Abominable
Definition
Very Unlikable, Easy to Hate, Disgusting
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Antiquated
Definition
Very Old, Behind the Times, Antique
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Balmy
Definition
Pleasant, Soothing, or Mild
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Barrage
Definition
An Unending Attack, A Bombing, or an Overwhelming Outpouring
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Cantankerous
Definition
Cranky, Unpleasant, Or Hard to Get Along With
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Commiserate
Definition
To Sympathize With, To Show Sorry For, or to Offer Condolences
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Dabble
Definition
To do Something Lightly, Superficially, or Not Seriously
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Diction
Definition
A Way of Speaking, Including Choice of Words, Pronunciation, and so On
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Emanate
Definition
To Derive or to Originate
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Euphemism
Definition
To Make Something Sound Better Than it Actually Is
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Facilitate
Definition
To Enable Something or Make it Easier
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Futile
Definition
That Which Could Not Succeed Despite Great Effort
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Glutton
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A Greedy Eater or Someone Who Has a Large Capacity to Absorb
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Grandiose
Definition
Grand or Affectedly Grand
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Hypothetical
Definition
Based on Unproven Theory
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Indelible
Definition
Permanent, Lasting, Or Unforgettable
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Iota
Definition
A Very Small Amount, Extremely Small Quantity
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Jaded
Definition
Worn Out
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Kleptomaniac
Definition
Someone Who Has the Uncontrollable Impulse to Steal
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Lackluster
Definition
Lacking in Brightness, Energy, or Vitality
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Loll
Definition
To Lean or Lounge in a Relaxed Manner
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Meial
Definition
Fit for Servants, Basic, or Low
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Mesmerize
Definition
To Hypnotize, Captivate, or Spellbind
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Nirvana
Definition
A State of Bliss, A State of Perfect Calm or Peace
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Obtuse
Definition
Lacking in Insight or Intellect, or Slow to Comprehend
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Ominous
Definition
Threatening or Suggesting Something Bad is on the Way
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Palatable
Definition
Agreeable to the Taste
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Preen
Definition
To Groom Oneself Excessively
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Quarantine
Definition
An Isolation or Restriction Placed Upon Individuals or Things so to Stop a Disease From Spreading
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Recant
Definition
To Take Back Something One Has Said
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Rectify
Definition
To Put or Set Right or to Correct
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Skiff
Definition
A Light, Open Boat Usually Propelled by Oars or a Sail
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Trappings
Definition
Items Worn for Decoration, Particularly on a Horse's Gear, or Outward Indications of Something
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Travail
Definition
Hard Physical Exertion or Agony
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Uncanny
Definition
Supernatural, Unusual, or Exciting Wonder
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Undermine
Definition
To Injure, Weaken, or Impair, Especially by Subtle Means
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Versatile
Definition
Able to do Different Things
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Vilify
Definition
To Criticize Harshly or to Defame
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Wistful
Definition
Expressing Vague Longings or Having Desires Tinged With Sadness
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Writhe
Definition
To Twist or Bend and Roll Around, Usually in Pain
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