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unit 5
wocab workshop level e
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English
11th Grade
01/06/2009

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anomalous (adj.)
Definition
abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
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aspersion (n.)
Definition
a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of defaming or slandering
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bizarre (adj.)
Definition
extremely strange, unusual, atypical
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brusque (adj.)
Definition
abrupt, blunt, with no formalities
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cajole (v.)
Definition
to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises
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castigate (v.)
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to punish severely; to criticize severely
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contrive (v.)
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to plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan
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demagogue (n.)
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a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
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disabuse (v.)
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to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
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ennui (n.)
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weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
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fetter (n.)/ (v.)
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a chain or shackled place on the feet (often used in plural); anything that confines or restrains; (v.) to chain or shackle; to render helpless
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heinous (adj.)
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very wicked, offensive, hateful
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immutable (adj.)
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not subject to change, constant
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insurgent (n.)/(adj.)
Definition
one who rebels or rises against authority; (adj.) rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in on
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megalomania (n.)
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a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc far in excess or reality
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sinecure (n.)
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a position requiring little or no work; an easy job
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surreptitious (adj.)
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stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud
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transgress (v.)
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to go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law
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transmute (v.)
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to change from one nature, substance, or to form another
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vicarious (adj.)
Definition
performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another
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