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Unit 7
Sadlier-Oxford Level F
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01/14/2007

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Desecrate
Definition
(v.) to commit sacrilege, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute
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Inconsequential
Definition
(adj) trifling, unimportant
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Concoct
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(v) to prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate
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Disconcert
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(v) to confuse; to disturb the composure of
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Cadaverous
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(adj) pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse
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Grandiose
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(adj) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated
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Debase
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(v) to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate
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Beneficent
Definition
(adj) performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good
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Crass
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(adj) coarse, unfeeling; stupid
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Desist
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(v) to cease doing something, forbear
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Austere
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(adj) severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor
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Infraction
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(n) a breaking of a law or obligation
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Redoubtable
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(adj) inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent
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Pillage
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(v) to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; (n) the act of looting; booty
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Vulnerable
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(adj) open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected
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Stipend
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(n) a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
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Prate
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(v) to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion
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Restitution
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(n) the act of restoring someones/something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good for loss or damage
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Punctilious
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(adj) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety
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Stalwart
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(adj) strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position
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Reprove
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(v) to find fault with, scold, rebuke
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Mitigate
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(v) to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity
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