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Vocab 1-60
God The Pain Begins AGAINNNNN
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English
10th Grade
08/31/2008

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abase
Definition
To lower in rank,office,prestige,or esteem
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abase
Definition
to destroy the self possession or self confidence of
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Abate

Definition
to put an end to
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abdicate
Definition
to relinquish formally
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abject
Definition
sunk to or existing in a low state or condition
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admonition
Definition
gentle or friendly reproof. Warning
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annihilation
Definition
to cause to cease to exist
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append
Definition
at add as a supplement or appendix
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arbitrary
Definition
not restrained or limited in exercise of power
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arbitrate
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 to submit or refer for decision to an arbiter
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artful
Definition
performed with or showing art or skill
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artless
Definition
made without skill
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autocratic
Definition
Despotic, Absolute
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averse
Definition
Having a feeling of distaste
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avert
Definition
to turn away or aside in avoidance
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bandy
Definition
to bat to and fro
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banter
Definition
to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
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bode
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to indicate by signs
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cajole
Definition
to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance
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circumscribe
Definition
to constrict the range or activity of definitely and clearly.
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crestfallen
Definition
feeling shame or humiliation
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dale

Definition
Valley
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Decry
Definition
to express strong disapproval of
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deft
Definition
characterized by facility and skill
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dejected
Definition
cast down in spirits. Depressed
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depraved
Definition
Perverted
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despotic

Definition
of relating to, or characterisitc of a despot
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dotage

Definition
a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
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dub
Definition
to confer knighthood on
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ebullient
Definition
overflowing with enthusiasm
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effete
Definition
marked by weakness or decadence
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eke
Definition
to get with great difficulty
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epistle
Definition
a formal or elegant letter
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epitome
Definition
a typical or ideal example
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eulogize
Definition
to speak or write in high praise of
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exalt
Definition
to elevate by praise or in estimation
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extort
Definition
to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power.
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exult
Definition
to be extremely joyful
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facade
Definition
a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect
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facile
Definition
Fluent, Assured, Easy
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feral
Definition
of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
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gaudy
Definition
ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
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gaunt
Definition
excessively thin and angular
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genial
Definition

marked by or diffusing sympathy or friendliness

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glut
Definition
Oversupply
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guerdon
Definition
Reward
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Haggard
Definition
 having a worn or emaciated appearance
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hale
Definition
retaining exceptional health and vigor
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hearsay
Definition
Rumor, Gossip
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juxtaposed

Definition

Placed side by side

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malign
Definition
evil in nature, infulence, or effect
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mollify
Definition
to soothe in temper or disposition
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mortify
Definition
to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment
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nonage
Definition
a period of youth
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portend
Definition
to give an omen or anticipatory sign of
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portent
Definition
something that foreshadows a coming event
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remit
Definition
to lay aside partly or wholly
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resilient
Definition
capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture
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surfeit
Definition

an overabundant supply

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vale
Definition

Valley, Dale

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