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Unit 2
Words and definitions
25
English
12th Grade
11/18/2014

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Term
abstract
Definition
noun - a summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech
Term
acquiesce
Definition
verb - accept something reluctantly but without protest
Term
affluent
Definition
adj. - having a great deal of money; wealthy
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amass
Definition
verb - gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of vluable material or things) over a period of time
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coalesce
Definition
verb - come together and form one mass or whole
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concrete
Definition
adj. - constituting an actual thing or instance; real
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concur
Definition

verb - be of the same opinion; agree

 

happen at the same time

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consecrate
Definition
verb - to make or declare sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose
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fervent
Definition
adj. - having or displaying a passionate intensity
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heretic
Definition

noun - anyone who does not conform to an established attitude, doctrine, or principle


a professed believer who maintains religious opinions contrary to those accepted by his or her church or rejects doctrines prescribed by that church

Term
indigent
Definition

adj. - poor; needy

 

noun - a needy person

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insurgent
Definition

adj. - rising in active revolt

 

noun - a rebel or revolutionary

Term
laud
Definition
verb - to praise highly, especially in a public context
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levity
Definition
noun - humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
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mediocre
Definition
adj. - of only moderate quality, not very good
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resolute
Definition
adj. - determined; set in purpose or opinion
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rue
Definition
verb - bitterly regret
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scrutinize
Definition
verb - examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
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sullen
Definition
adj. - bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
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sycophant
Definition
noun - a person who tries to gain an advantage by flattering wealthy or influential people
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taciturn
Definition
adj. - inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation
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tawdry
Definition
adj. - cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality; poor quality
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terse
Definition
adj. - using few words
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whet
Definition
verb - to make keen or eager; stimulate
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writhe
Definition
verb - make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
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