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Voc List 4
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English
9th Grade
02/22/2009

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Term
Arbitrary
Definition

adj

unreasonable, based on one's own wishes or whims without regard for reason

Term
benevolent
Definition

adj

doing or producing good; intending or showing kindness

Term
condone
Definition

verb

to overlook,forgive or disregard

Term
condemn
Definition

verb

to express strong disapproval of; to pronounce judgement against

Term
disparage
Definition

verb

to speak of in a disrespectful way; to reduce in esteem or rank; belittle

Term
extemporaneous
Definition

adj

made or delivered on the spur of the moment

Term
fortitude
Definition

noun

strength

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guile
Definition

noun

skillful deceit

Term
haggard
Definition

adj

appearing worn or exhausted

Term
inconspicuous
Definition

adj

not readily noticeable or prominent

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jostle
Definition

verb

to come in rough contact with while moving; to push or shove

Term
laconic
Definition

adj

brief and to the point; marked by the use of few words

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monotonous
Definition

adj

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

Term
omen
Definition

noun

a sign of something about to happen

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pompous
Definition

adj

filled with excessive self-esteem and vanity; conceited

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raucous
Definition

adj

rough-sounding and harsh; boisterous and disorderly

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servitude
Definition

noun

slavery or forced labor

Term

succumb

Definition

verb

to give in to an overpowering force

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tangible
Definition

adj

possible to be treated as real, fact, or concrete; perceptible by the sense of touch

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unkempt
Definition

adj

not neat or cared for; untidy

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