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Unit 12
Vocab Words
20
English
10th Grade
12/09/2010
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Absolve
 Definition
to clear from blame
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caricature
 Definition
a representation
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clangor
 Definition
a loud ringing sound
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contiguous
 Definition
side by side
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cupidity
 Definition
an eager desire for something
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deleterious
 Definition
harmful
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enhance
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to raise to a higher degree
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enthrall
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to captivate
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extenuate
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to lessen the seriousness
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implicit
 Definition
implied or understood
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incisive
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sharp
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ostentatious
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marked by conspicuous
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paragon
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a model of excellence
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paraphrase
 Definition
to restate in other words
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politic
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prudent
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prosaic
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dull
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redundant
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extra
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sanctimonious
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making a show of virtue
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scintillating
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sparkling
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winsome
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charming
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