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10th Grade
12/14/2011

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Adulterate
Definition
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
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Ambidextrous
Definition
able to use both hands equally well
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Augment
Definition
to make larger, increase
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Bereft
Definition
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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Deploy
Definition
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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Dour
Definition
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
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Fortitude
Definition
courage in facing difficulties
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Gape
Definition
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
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Gibe
Definition
to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
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Guise
Definition
an external appearance, cover, mask
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Insidious
Definition
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
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Intimation
Definition
hint, indirect suggestion
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Opulent
Definition
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
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Pliable
Definition
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
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Reiterate
Definition
to say again, repeat
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Stolid
Definition
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
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Tentative
Definition
experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
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Unkempt
Definition
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained
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Verbatim
Definition
word for word; exactly as written
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Warily
Definition
cautiously, with care
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abhor
Definition
to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply
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amend
Definition
to change in a formal way; to change for the better
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buffet
Definition
to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows
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chaos
Definition
great confusion, disorder
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commodious
Definition
roomy, spacious
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corrosive
Definition
eating away gradually, acid-like; bitterly sarcastic
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discern
Definition
to see clearly, recognize
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extant
Definition
still existing; not exterminated, destroyed or lost
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implicate
Definition
to involve in; to connect with or be related to
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inter
Definition
to bury, commit to earth; to consign to oblivion
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martinet
Definition
a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules
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obviate
Definition
to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
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renegade
Definition
one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw
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reprehensible
Definition
deserving blame or punishment
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somber
Definition
dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
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squalid
Definition
filthy, wretched, debased
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turbulent
Definition
disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
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vociferous
Definition
loud and noisy; compelling attention
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voluminous
Definition
of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length
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waive
Definition
to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer
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Adroit
Definition
Skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind.
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Amicable
Definition
Peaceable, friendly
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Averse
Definition
Having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
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Belligerent
Definition
Given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive.
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Benevolent
Definition
Kindly, charitable.
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Cursory
Definition
Hasty, not thorough
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Duplicity
Definition
Treachery, deceitfulness.
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Extol
Definition
To praise extravagantly
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Feasible
Definition
Possible, able to be done.
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Grimace
Definition
A wry face, facial distortion.
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Holocaust
Definition
Large-scale destruction, especially by fire.
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Impervious
Definition
Not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance.
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Impetus
Definition
A moving force, impulse, stimulus
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Jeopardy
Definition
Danger.
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Meticulous
Definition
Extremely careful; particular about details
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Nostalgia
Definition
A longing for something past; homesickness
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Quintessence
Definition
The purest essence or form of something; the most typical form.
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Retrogress
Definition
To move backward; to return to an earlier condition
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Scrutinize
Definition
To examine closely.
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Tepid
Definition
Lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest
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allocate
Definition
to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute
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ardent
Definition
very enthusiastic, impassioned
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assiduous
Definition
persistent, attentive, diligent
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brash
Definition
prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent
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capricious
Definition
subject to whims and passing fancies
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chastise
Definition
to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction
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deviate
Definition
to turn aside; to stray from a norm
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emaciated
Definition
unnaturally thin
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ephemeral
Definition
short-lived; lasting one day only
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gnarled
Definition
knotted, twisted, lumpy
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indemnity
Definition
a payment for damage or loss
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inkling
Definition
a hint; a vague notion
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limpid
Definition
clear, transparent; readily understood
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omnipotent
Definition
almighty, having unlimited power or authority
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palatable
Definition
agreeable to the taste or one’s sensibilities; suitable for consumption
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poignant
Definition
deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell
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rancor
Definition
bitter resentment or ill-will
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sophomoric
Definition
immature and overconfident; conceited
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spontaneous
Definition
arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance
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