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Vocab 10
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English
9th Grade
03/06/2014

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Accrue

Definition

 

– (V) to grow or accumulate in the course of time; to happen as a natural result

 

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Annotation
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(N) a critical explanation or comment, especially for a literary work

 

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Antediluvian
Definition
(Adj) relating to or typical of ancient times; antiquated
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Bedlam
Definition
a state or scene of uproar and confusion
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Covert
Definition

 

hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret, sheltered, secluded

 

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Debonair
Definition
pleasant, courteous, lighthearted, smooth and polished (in manners and appearance)
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 Dun
Definition
(V) to demand insistently, especially payment of a debt
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Efficacious
Definition
effective, producing result   
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Equanimity
Definition
calm, composure, refusal to panic
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Fortuitous
Definition
Adj) accidental, happening by chance
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gist
Definition

 

the essential part, main point, or essence

 

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Gratuitous
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freely given, not called for by circumstances, unwarranted

 

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Imperious
Definition
overbearing, arrogant, seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
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Inimical
Definition
unfriendly, hostile; harmful, unfavorable
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Invective
Definition
a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language
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Motley
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– (Adj) showing great diversity or variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (N) a multicolored woolen fabric; a jesters costume; a jester; a mixture of odd elements

 

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Munificent
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extremely generous, lavish

 

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Procrastinate
Definition
V) to delay, put off until later
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Provocative –
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(Adj) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite, irritating, annoying  (N) something that provokes or stimulates

 

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Recondite
Definition
exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding, profound
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Reprobate
Definition
N) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel (Adj) wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled        (V) to disapprove of, condemn
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. Sedentary
Definition
(Adj) characterized by or calling for continued sitting, remaining in one place
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