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Vacb unit 13
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English
9th Grade
04/14/2009

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Term
Equation (N)
Definition
A. The act or process of equating or being equated B. The state of being equal
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Dubious (ADJ)
Definition
Doubtful
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Haphazard (ADJ)
Definition
Dependent upon or characterized by mere chance
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Essence (N)
Definition
That which makes a thing to be what it is
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Liability (N)
Definition
A. An obligation B. Something that holds one back, a handicap
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Frenzied (ADJ)
Definition
Affected with or marked by frenzy; panicked
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Vanity (N)
Definition
Excessive pride in one;s appearance or accomplishments; conceit
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Grueling *ADJ)
Definition
Physically or mentally demanding to the point of exhaustion
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Volatile (ADJ)
Definition
Tending towards violence; explosive
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Collaborate (V)
Definition
To work together, especially in an intellectual effort
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Autonomous (ADJ)
Definition
A. Not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent B. Independent in mind or judgement; self-directed
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Collective (ADJ)
Definition
Consisting of a number of persons or objects considered as gathered into a mass or sum
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Depict (V)
Definition
To represent in a picture or sculpture
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Disrupt (V)
Definition
To burst or break asunder
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Functional (ADJ)
Definition
Capable of performing or operative
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Reluctant (ADJ)
Definition
Unwilling; disinclined
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Paramount (ADJ)
Definition
A. Of cheif concern or importance B. Supreme in rank, power, or authority
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Transcribe (V)
Definition
A. To make a full written or typewritten copy of B. To adapt or arrange for a voice or an instrument other than the original (music) C. To record for a later broadcast
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Virtual (ADJ)
Definition
Existing or resulting in essence or effect, though not in actual fact, form, or name
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Unkempt (ADJ)
Definition
Not properly maintained; disorderly or untidy
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